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Christopher Wheelock on Muck Rack

Christopher Wheelock

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Covers:  Business, economics, agriculture, environment, manufacturing, food, housing, technology, outdoors, people profiles.
Doesn't Cover: Mainstream sports, education

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Broadcast Journalist, United States Army. Assigned to Armed Forces Korea Network, Seoul, South Korea. Radio anchor, tv reporter and anchor.

How is social media changing news?

It gives people a voice, but it also gives activists and extremists a platform to manipulate public opinion.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I am generally proud of all my work, especially at CNN International, where we covered events from 9/11 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Outdoors, in the kitchen, reading or watching tv.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Washington Post

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That business is boring and all about numbers.

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