Crossfire (television)

Crossfire is a current events debate program on CNN. It first aired in 1982.

The show is hosted by two pundits, one whom is chosen "from the right" and one "from the left," thus purporting to provide both sides of the political spectrum.

The "left" hosts are Democrats Paul Begala and James Carville. The "right" hosts are Republicans Robert Novak and Tucker Carlson.

The show always features two additional "left and right" guests on each topic of discussion. Argument is encouraged, and the show is often characterized as having a somewhat chaotic (though entertaining) approach to political discussion.

Previous regular hosts include Tom Braden, Pat Buchanan, Larry Elder, Bill Press, Michael Kinsley, Mary Matalin, John H. Sununu and Cal Thomas.

The length of the program was increased to an hour in March 2002; however, in April 2003, Crossfire was reduced back to just half an hour.

The show is currently broadcast live at George Washington University in Washington, D.C..