Best Show or Series – Public Affairs

Winner
Washington Watch with Roland Martin – TV One

Roland Martin has been a staple on cable news stemming from his long stint on CNN as a political analyst who always spoke his mind and introduced unique
perspectives. But his weekly one-hour public affairs show on TV One is perhaps his best work to date, allowing the introspective Martin to focus on issues not only important to African-Americans but ultimately the entire electorate. The show combines one-on-one, in-depth interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions to dig deeper than most and attempt to find common ground between opposing viewpoints. It’s smart TV. And Martin’s at the top of his game.

Honorable Mentions

The Communicators – C-SPAN – This long-running series puts top policymakers and private-sector leaders on the hot seat—while debating the issues… respectfully.

State of the Union with Candy Crowley – CNN – Crowley’s one of the most prepared reporters in Washington, and she never settles for surface answers, always digging deeper.