http://www.govexec.comen-usTue, 18 Dec 2012 09:04:18 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/play-day-acting-silly-wake-sadness/60234/After Newtown, late night tries to cope with tragedy.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 18 Dec 2012 09:04:18 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/12/play-day-acting-silly-wake-sadness/60234/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/play-day-madonna-campaigns-romney-obama-goes-view-and-conan-loses-it/58370/Mitt Romney and Madonna provide fuel for late-night comediansBarrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 26 Sep 2012 10:09:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/09/play-day-madonna-campaigns-romney-obama-goes-view-and-conan-loses-it/58370/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/late-night-focuses-tampa-and-isaac-video/57725/The late-night hosts focused much of their comedic energy towards the events at the Republican National ConventionBarrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 29 Aug 2012 10:09:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/late-night-focuses-tampa-and-isaac-video/57725/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-romneys-lighter-half-and-obama-buys-beer/57424/Leno takes a look at Obama's trip to the Iowa State Fair.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 15 Aug 2012 09:29:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-romneys-lighter-half-and-obama-buys-beer/57424/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-say-hello-romneyryan/57389/After the Olympic break, late-night hosts get some shots in at the Republican ticketBarrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 14 Aug 2012 09:20:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-say-hello-romneyryan/57389/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-lets-talk-about-cereal-and-pizza/57304/It's the kind of night where Papa John and General Mills make the comedy news.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalThu, 09 Aug 2012 09:46:59 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-lets-talk-about-cereal-and-pizza/57304/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-questioning-american-exceptionalism/57280/Late night shows are covering the Olympics.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 08 Aug 2012 10:31:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-questioning-american-exceptionalism/57280/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-chicken-wars-and-leaked-secrets/57259/Late night is back after the weekend with more Chick-fil-A jokes.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 07 Aug 2012 10:29:28 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-chicken-wars-and-leaked-secrets/57259/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-rafalca-doesnt-win-gold/57204/Romney's Olympic horse gets attention from comedians.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalFri, 03 Aug 2012 09:28:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-rafalca-doesnt-win-gold/57204/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-chick-fil-and-birth-control/57178/Hot topics are the key for late-night hosts this week.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalThu, 02 Aug 2012 09:21:29 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-chick-fil-and-birth-control/57178/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-holy-site-great-culture/57152/Mitt Romney's gaffes again take center stage.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 01 Aug 2012 09:29:53 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/08/play-day-holy-site-great-culture/57152/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-catching-romney-and-talking-cheney/57124/Back from the weekend, it's time for comedians to talk about Romney's trip.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 31 Jul 2012 09:50:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-catching-romney-and-talking-cheney/57124/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romney-goes-london/57050/"Gaffe" is the word as Mitt travels around Britain.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalFri, 27 Jul 2012 09:34:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romney-goes-london/57050/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-hosts-dont-need-any-help/57017/Joking about politicians is sometimes like shooting fish in a barrel.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalThu, 26 Jul 2012 09:20:53 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-hosts-dont-need-any-help/57017/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-creative-campaign-ads/56990/Political advertising takes center stage in late night.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 25 Jul 2012 09:33:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-creative-campaign-ads/56990/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-its-all-about-romney/56961/The candidate is a target once again for comedians.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 24 Jul 2012 09:40:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-its-all-about-romney/56961/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-thoughts-are-aurora/56931/Comedians use jokes to deflect from tragedy.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalMon, 23 Jul 2012 09:31:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-thoughts-are-aurora/56931/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romneys-vp-pick-and-canadians-are-richer-americans/56902/David Letterman speculates about Romney's running mateBarrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalFri, 20 Jul 2012 10:57:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romneys-vp-pick-and-canadians-are-richer-americans/56902/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-bain-or-bane/56871/Rush Limbaughs recent comments are examined on late night.Barrett Holmes PitnerThu, 19 Jul 2012 09:49:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-bain-or-bane/56871/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romneys-tax-returns/56822/Voices call for Romney to release more information.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 17 Jul 2012 09:25:10 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-romneys-tax-returns/56822/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-friday-13th/56796/How scary was the scary day for Obama and Romney?Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalMon, 16 Jul 2012 08:55:51 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-friday-13th/56796/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/house-votes-boehner-cries-and-mitt-and-joe-visit-naacp/56770/Late night takes on multiple topics as summer rolls continues.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalFri, 13 Jul 2012 09:30:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/house-votes-boehner-cries-and-mitt-and-joe-visit-naacp/56770/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-its-all-boos-and-laughs-mitt-romney/56742/The candidate's NAACP convention appearance did not go as planned.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalThu, 12 Jul 2012 10:19:51 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-its-all-boos-and-laughs-mitt-romney/56742/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-whos-got-magic-barack-mitt-barney-or-donald/56719/With vacation over, comedians return to the presidential field jokes.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalWed, 11 Jul 2012 09:27:04 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/play-day-whos-got-magic-barack-mitt-barney-or-donald/56719/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/nobody-loves-romney-and-his-money-caymans/56697/The hosts are back from vacation and ready to mock Mitt Romney.Barrett Holmes Pitner, National JournalTue, 10 Jul 2012 09:37:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/07/nobody-loves-romney-and-his-money-caymans/56697/Oversight