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Nick Summers is a former senior writer for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Previously, he was the media columnist for The New York Observer, founded the blog IvyGate, and was editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator.

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Voters Dislike Obamacare Ruling

Poll

<p>By a 50–45 margin, voters disapprove of the court’s decision, a <i>Newsweek</i>/Daily Beast poll finds. Read the <a href="/content/dam/dailybeast/2012/07/3/Poll-Data.pdf">complete results</a>.<br> </p>

Nick Summers | Published Jun 29, 2012

Who’s Cool Now, Facebook?

Better Connection

LinkedIn has investors reappraising the social network—even after this week’s missteps. By Nick Summers.

Nick Summers | Published Jun 08, 2012

Inside Hulu's TV Shakeup

The Future of TV

<p>There’s a land grab on in Internet video. Hulu’s 10 new series—plus original content from Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube—offer a hint of the future of TV, writes Nick Summers. Plus, read about <a href="/content/newsweek/2012/05/13/ted-sarandos-high-stakes-gamble-to-save-netflix.html">Netflix's high-stakes gamble</a>.<br> </p>

Nick Summers | Published May 22, 2012

Palin’s Big Audition

How'd She Do?

<p>Sarah Palin made her lamestream-media debut as host of <i>Today.</i> Nick Summers on the former GOP vice-presidential nominee’s attempt to recast her image for a broader audience. Plus take our <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2012/04/03/quiz-who-said-it-gma-host-katie-couric-or-today-host-sarah-palin.html">Palin or Couric quiz</a> and watch the <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2012/04/03/sarah-palin-co-hosts-the-today-show-on-nbc-video.html">best moments from Palin’s debut</a>.<br> </p>

Nick Summers | Published Apr 03, 2012

Supreme Court TV?

After Donald Verrilli’s flameout this week, you won’t be seeing SC-TV anytime soon, writes Nick Summers.

Nick Summers | Published Mar 30, 2012

Trayvon Coverage on Fox Knocked

Delayed Coverage

Trayvon Martin’s death is making national headlines—and so is Fox’s coverage, says Nick Summers.

Nick Summers | Published Mar 21, 2012

Joe Paterno’s Troubling Attitude Toward Sex Charges

Scandal

<p>Joe Paterno's fall from grace came as a shock, but only to those who missed signs of ethical decay in his football regime. <i>Nick Summers</i> on Paterno's troubling view of abuse charges. Plus, <a href="/content/dailybeast/articles/2011/11/12/penn-state-should-cancel-the-rest-of-its-football-season.html">Michael Tomasky says cancel the season!</a><br> </p>

Nick Summers | Published Nov 12, 2011

A Place to Remember

Mourning

On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a powerful memorial opens at Ground Zero. Nick Summers takes a tour.

Nick Summers | Published Sep 11, 2011

The Fight to Fix America’s Schools

In ‘Class Warfare,’ Steven Brill investigates the U.S. schools crisis. He talks to Nick Summers.

Nick Summers | Published Aug 26, 2011

Murdoch Touts $2.7 Billion Year

What scandal? Rupert Murdoch announces $2.74 billion in profit for News Corp. By Nick Summers.

Nick Summers | Published Aug 10, 2011

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