https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/08/08/when-television-and-politics-collide/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:24:03 -0400<![CDATA[I have a confession to make: I watch a lot of TV, and I&#8217;m not going to pretend that all or even most of it is educational. This would hardly be considered unusual except that I&#8217;m a serious political person who does serious political work and people like us aren&#8217;t supposed to admit that we watch a good amount of—let&#8217;s face it—trashy TV. The way I look at it, we all need a little fluff in our lives, especially after a day spent reading and writing about the decline of Western civilization. And as the cliché goes: if you can&#8217;t beat them, join them.]]>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:27:25 -0400<![CDATA[Cinnamon Stillwell]]>https://pjmedia.com/cinnamon-stillwell/2012/08/08/when-television-and-politics-collide-n169626