''Edgewise'' is an hour-long television news magazine program that aired on MSNBC from 1996 to 1997.Carmody, John (July 12, 1996). The TV Column. '' The Washington Post'' The show was hosted by

John Hockenberry John Charles Hockenberry (born June 4, 1956) is an American journalist and author. He has reported from all over the world, on a wide variety of stories in several mediums for more than three decades. He has written dozens of magazine and newsp ...

.Freeman, John (December 24, 1996). 'Edgewise' showcases the ever-sharp Hockenberry. ''

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'' The show aired on Saturday evenings. In one notable episode with David Brinkley, the journalist was critical of President Bill Clinton.Staff report (November 8, 1996). Clinton may skip Brinkley farewell: Newsman ripped president on air. '' The Washington Times'' In July 1997, it was reported the show would be canceled.Winer, Linda (August 1, 1997). Limelight / Minus Hockenberry, MSNBC Will Lose Its Edge. ''

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'' It ran until

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of that year.Gray, Ellen (August 29, 1997)
Hockenberry playing out the string.
'' Chicago Tribune''Heffernan, Virginia (August 1997)
Anatomy of a cancellation: how MSNBC's Edgewise went over the edge.
Salon.comBunn, Austin (July 22, 1997)
MSNBC Pulls Plug on Edgewise.
'' Wired''

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Edgewise website
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