Now I have a mental checklist and am actively comparing all of the contenders for a permanent gig hosting my weekly media fix on CNN Reliable Sources.

This morning Politico’s Patrick Gavin is doing a repeat turn as host.

There is a certain presence required to make the show work, and I still find Eric Deggans the strongest of guests yet to occupy the seat.  I always liked him well enough as a guest when Howard Kurtz was the long-time host, but Deggans really shines as host.

Time to call off the round robin (for some shaping up as a double round robin) CNN and offer Deggans the permanent gig.