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Carin Pratt has been working behind the scenes at "Face The Nation" for 22 years, more than 10 of those as executive producer of the broadcast. In between preparations for this Sunday's broadcast, she took some time to answer our standard questions and one from you. Read on for more on Carin:


What do you do at CBS News?

I am executive producer of “Face the Nation.” I have been at CBS for 22 years, all with “Face the Nation.”

What single issue should be covered more at CBS News?

The environment. Although with the global warming situation hard to ignore, I figure that will change.

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Got a question about how things work at the Sunday political talk shows? “Face The Nation” Executive Producer Carin Pratt probably has some answers for you. She’s been EP of the program for more than a decade and she’s been at the show in some capacity since 1984. Check out some past programs and send your questions for Carin via e-mail or post in comments. She’ll respond tomorrow.

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So, do John McCain and Joe Biden really camp out in front of the Sunday morning talk show studios or what? This week’s “10 Plus 1” subject, executive producer of “Face The Nation,” Carin Pratt, can probably answer that for you. She’s been the EP of the program since 1993 and she also serves as a producer for special events such as elections and inaugurations. She’s had quite a bit of experience covering politics over the years, joining FTN in 1984 as an assistant producer after several years at the Washington Post. Check out this past Sunday’s program, and e-mail us or post your questions for Carin in comments. She’ll face you on Thursday.

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