Several of the top 10 journalists are TV or radio hosts with popular shows, and many are known for their opinion-based political shows on cable channels. Others have penned columns for newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times. Others have shaped the genre of journalism, such as photojournalist Frances Johnston. 1. Barbara Walters-One of […]
Glenn Beck News Reporter is a weekday show that explores “water cooler issues.” The program features guests and produced packages. During his time on Fox, Beck often pushed the boundaries of cable news and late-night talk. He hosted specials such as Exposed: The Extremist Agenda and America’s Broke. Each featured a monologue and serious examinations […]
As William & Mary celebrates Homecoming 2024, Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony award-winning actress Glenn Close visits campus to participate in a variety of events. The Flat Hat sat down with her to learn more about the legendary actor’s journey back to her alma mater. From the unhinged Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction to the […]
John Oliver does little original research, but he is skilled at stringing together reputable news sources and entertainingly presenting them. This makes him an effective advocate and satirist. Unlike many traditional journalists, who are worried about accusations of bias, Oliver’s humor can hold the audience’s attention during lengthy segments on topics like voter ID laws […]
From his first interview on the small screen in New York to his final appearance on 60 Minutes, Mike Wallace was the icon of a responsible and thorough era of television journalism. His screen presence—that stony glare, the bemused eyebrow-lift and the gleam in his eye that presaged a knockout follow-up question—was iconic. Mike Wallace’s […]
Rachel Maddow presides over one of the most powerful television news shows in America. She’s an accomplished author and a beloved representative for progressive America. She graduated from Castro Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Stanford University, where she won a Rhodes Scholarship. She lives in New York City […]
Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and business correspondent, has covered a wide range of global events. He is known for his immersive on-the-ground reporting and a keen sense of exposition and explanation. He received two Emmy nominations in 2016 for his work on disabled workers and Chicago’s red-light camera scandal. He is the author of Gimme […]
Steel and Walsh’s reporting not only led to Bill O’Reilly’s firing, but also exposed a culture of misogyny enabled by Fox executives. Their work empowered other women to come forward. Despite his background in broadcast journalism, Bill O’Reilly has difficulty getting facts right. For example, he frequently recounts dramatic stories about his war reporting that […]
Lester Holt News Reporter, who became the weekday anchor of NBC Nightly News in February 2015 following the demotion of Brian Williams, got his start at a California radio station. He later spent 19 years covering local news for CBS-owned and -operated stations. He has co-anchored “Dateline NBC” and moderated presidential debates. Reporting from the […]
After earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from Yale University in 1989, Anderson Cooper began his career as a fact-checker for Channel One News, where he forged a press pass and traveled to Southeast Asia to self-produce coverage. He was quickly promoted to correspondent. Comfort has never been Cooper’s strong suit. He has frequently […]
