Current Media, the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, features the very best in political commentary, news analysis, and thought-provoking programming. Home to the newly launched "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," as well as "The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur," Current is dedicated to providing insightful analysis of important issues – and digging deep into real stories to uncover how they affect real people. The network will debut a new nightly series in January 2012 entitled "The War Room With Jennifer Granholm," hosted by author and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and will continue its focus on issues that impact viewers with "Vanguard," the network's Peabody Award-winning documentary series. Current shines a light where other networks won't dare and boldly explores provocative subjects – opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. Current creates the commentary and delivers the independent, unexpected point-of-view our viewers want and need to hear. Current is media that matters.

Current has won major awards and accolades since its founding, including two Emmy® Awards, the Peabody Award, two Livingston Awards, the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, numerous Webby Awards, the Television Academy Honor and the Hot Bird™ TV Award for Europe’s Best News Network.

Current’s Distribution

Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 71 million households worldwide – 60 million in the U.S. – through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner (Channel 103 in New York, Channel 142 in L.A.); DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 215 nationwide); Verizon FiOS (Channel 192) and AT&T U-Verse (Channel 189).

To learn where to find Current locally in the U.S., access the Current Channel Finder here. In the UK and Ireland, Current is available on BSkyB (Channel 183) and Virgin Media (Channel 155). Viewers can also find Current online at current.com.

Current’s Leadership

• Al Gore, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board
• Joel Hyatt, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
• David Bohrman, President
• Paul Hollerbach, Chief Financial Officer
• Keith Olbermann, Chief News Officer, “Countdown with Keith Olbermann" Host
• Terry Baker, EVP Production
• David Harleston, EVP Business & Legal Affairs
• Bill Hartnett, EVP Marketing
• Shelley Lewis, EVP Programming
• Courtney Menzel, EVP Distribution
• Ken Ripley, EVP Advertising Sales
• Lauren Nelson, SVP Communications
• John Sollecito, SVP Cross-Platform Research
• See bios of Current's management team here.

Current’s Advertising Partners

Since its inception, Current has developed new forms of cross-platform advertising and social media integration with its sponsors, including the launch of the first viewer-created ad messages in 2005. Current has generated a loyal, global community of thousands of creative storytellers who are developing marketing messages to help some of the world’s best brands to connect with their consumers across multiple media platforms. Some of the blue-chip brands who have invested in Current’s innovative sponsorship models include American Express, AT&T, Ford, Frito-Lay, Hewlett-Packard, Lexus, Mazda, Paramount, Scion, Sony, Samsung and Unilever.

Current’s Programming

Current’s programming includes a slate of original primetime programming designed to speak truth to power and cover the issues of the day from a unique, progressive perspective. Anchored by “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” at 8/7c, Current’s primetime lineup now includes “The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur” at 7/6c and will soon feature “The War Room with Jennifer Granholm” at 9/8c.

Current TV’s weekday primetime viewing programming lineup includes:

“Countdown with Keith Olbermann”
New shows every weeknight at 8/7c
Repeats every weeknight at 11 PM ET/8 PM PT
Launched on June 20, 2011, Keith Olbermann, the acclaimed broadcaster, writer and commentator, brings his sharp observations, analytical eye, and distinctive voice to Current. Olbermann, who is Current’s Chief News Officer, hosts this nightly primetime news and commentary show each weeknight at 8/7c. In addition, Current.com/countdown gives viewers a way to stay engaged in the show 24/7.

“The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur”
New shows every weeknight at 7/6c
Repeats every weeknight at 10 PM ET / 7PM PT
This hour-long program hosted by the creator of the Web’s most popular and longest running politically themed news show does away with the normal trappings of cable news talking head shows in favor of presenting audiences with raw political analysis and progressive commentary that speaks from the heart. “The Young Turks” is not about talking points, left vs. right or shouting heads. It is about speaking truth to power and offering a provocative and progressive take on the news of the day.

“The War Room with Jennifer Granholm”
Weeknights at 9/8c, premiering in January
Produced live in San Francisco at Current TV’s headquarters, the weeknight program is the most recent addition to the progressive news network's primetime lineup. Jennifer Granholm, two-time governor of Michigan, is an outspoken and insightful political leader, whose campaign coverage will pay special attention to finding solutions to the nation’s economic and unemployment problems. This hour-long program will go behind the scenes to shed light on the campaign news of the day and will feature in-studio commentary by political insiders, opinion leaders, newsmakers and everyday Americans whose perspectives will both inform and inspire.