The Lost Art of Engaging Commentary and One of Its Masters
In-depth situational analysis is Lawrence O'Donnell's middle name – he naturally conveys the tension and gravity of any given circumstance with potential for grave peril – and does so simple enough for the average viewer to comprehend and eloquent enough for any experienced mind to harken back to many precarious moments in their life where an advanced level of logic and rationale must be applied. In the days of World War II and the Cold War, news anchors and broadcasters always presented an atmosphere of enlightenment and curiosity where the most miniscule events could, with great insight, evolve into major historical turning points and thus their commentary naturally demanded the audience's attention. Very few in the world of journalism manage to have this level of experience and intelligence in their work – but Lawrence O'Donnell is a unique personality in this regard. Not only does he address the situation at hand, he transforms even the most remote details into com...