Columnist/Reporter | Media

Neal Justin covers the entertainment world, primarily TV and radio. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin is the founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

Justin is currently president of UNITY, co-chair of the Star Tribune News Guild and teaches at Minnesota State University. He is a former governing board member of the Asian American Journalists Association and Minnesota chapter president for AAJA.


Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend

National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.


Larry the Cable Guy would rather hang out on his Midwest farm

The "Git-R-Done" comedian performs Saturday at Treasure Island Casino.


Bob Dylan and Kirby Puckett collectibles pop up when 'Pawn Stars' do Minneapolis

The History Channel series also visited the Minnesota State Fair and Matt's Bar during its local shoot.


What to watch: 'Jinx 2′ assumes we haven't had enough of convicted murderer Robert Durst

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.


Neal Justin: Why Conan O'Brien is a national treasure

His latest series, "Conan O'Brien Must Go," inspired us to look back at his greatest road trips.


TV review: 'Jane' is the best heroine for families prepping for Earth Day

The Apple TV+ series continues to shine in its second season.


CBS will turn the lights back on for Billy Joel concert

The network triggered an online firestorm when it cut his concert short.


TV to watch: Billy Joel offers concert for those of us who aren't big shots

What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.


Justin: 10 TV shows about the Founding Fathers that are more fun than Apple's 'Franklin'

Michael Douglas can't save this limited series about Benjamin Franklin's time in Paris.


TV review: Robert Downey Jr. spoils 'The Sympathizer'

The Oscar winner plays a number of different roles in the HBO limited series.