For & Against

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For & Against
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For & Against
Created byJim Morrison,
Josh Rosenzweig
Written byJim Morrison
Directed by Josh Rosenzweig
StarringJim Morrison
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes24
Production
Executive producers Paul Colichman
Stephen P. Jarchow
Running time30 minutes
Production company Here Media, Inc.
Release
Original network here!
Original releaseJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-06) 
present
External links
Website

For & Against is an American talk show hosted by Jim Morrison that currently airs on the LGBT channel here!. Each episode features Morrison discussing issues that affect the LGBT community. Morrison also interviews policymakers and pundits spanning the political landscape. The show provides news and headlines from an LGBT perspective. For & Against premiered on January 6, 2012. [1]

Contents

here! is producing 24 episodes for season one.

In 2012 it was announced that episodes of For & Against will be made available on online video service Hulu. [2]

Premise

Progressive commentator Jim Morrison hosts this new 30-minute political analysis series. Speaking directly to the LGBT population about politics, politicians, and policies, For & Against offers viewers the chance to explore headlines through a uniquely LGBT lens.

Each episode features Morrison digging deeper into topical issues, ranging from campaign financing to current and future White House policy directly affecting the LGBT community. Additionally, Morrison sits down with top policymakers and pundits and challenges them on the issues that influence LGBT voters.

Cast

Main cast

Guests

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References

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