‘Bull’ Shows the Perils of Confirmation Bias
Did CBS hire a new team of writers for “Bull” this season? I hate to jinx anything, but the S4 episodes have... Read More
Family Dispute Brings Out the Best in Benny (and the Bull in Dr. Bull)
Here’s a question: Why hasn’t anyone in the World of Bull ever called him out for providing legal advice and representation without... Read More
From Prosecutor to Defender: Benny Switches Sides on “Bull”
Justice delayed is far from ideal, but it’s better than life behind bars. This column is supposed to address the realities and... Read More
Fanciful Technology Aside, Bull Gives Realistic Portrayal of Voir Dire Seed-Planting
Pinch me. The voir dire questioning in this week’s episode of “Bull” was actually something I can sink my teeth into. At... Read More
Benny Returns and Gives “Bull” a Dose of Much-Needed Courtroom Realism
Welcome back to “Bull,” everyone. Season 4 jumped off to a fast start, and so will I. (Need a quick recap of... Read More
Words Matter: Expert Advice on Effective Language (Part 2 of 3)
In my last blog post, I dusted off an old favorite, my dog-eared copy of Dr. Frank Luntz’s “Words that Work: It’s... Read More
Words Matter: Expert Advice on Effective Language (Part 1 of 3)
Every now and then, I pull out an old favorite off my bookshelf for communications inspiration, and a reminder to keep it... Read More
A Salty Season Finale for ‘Bull’ Offers Great Tips for Witness Examination
When most television shows are wrapping up a season, they aim to hook the viewer into returning after the long summer hiatus.... Read More
Bull ‘Rains’ on Reality
When it rains, it pours. And on this week’s “Bull,” the rains—both figurative and literal—came with a vengeance. In the episode “When the... Read More
Good Strategy or Unnecessary Risk? ‘Bull’ Team Rolls the Dice in High-Stakes Case
This week’s episode of “Bull” — “The Good One” — involves a New York organized crime family. The patriarch, Donovan McCandless, is in... Read More