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David Phinney’s Biography

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Award-winning journalist, producer and editor experienced in all media platforms: broadcast, digital and print. Adept with content strategy for target audiences.

Subject strengths span political coverage, policy, investigative, national and international affairs and national security.

Recent efforts include Ukraine coverage appearing in Politico, The Los Angeles Times and The Daily Beast.

 Broadcast credits on air and as long and short format producer include PBS, BBC, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, NPR, Al…

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David Phinney | The Rough Cut

David Phinney | The Rough Cut

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This Ukrainian mayor made a deal with the devil — and lost

This Ukrainian mayor made a deal with the devil — and lost

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This Ukrainian mayor made a deal with the devil - and lost

This Ukrainian mayor made a deal with the devil - and lost

Special to the Los Angeles Times Column One "A showcase for compelling storytelling from the Los Angeles Time…

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Reckless Drivers Pile Up on the War Maps

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Note: I am wrestling with who and why so many political leaders are screwing up, aimlessly veering from side to side in ways that seem to heave us forward to larger wars, so bear with me as I work to make sense of it. Or come back again when I do. There’s a parade of national leaders recklessly swerving from lane to lane down the international highway like bad drivers checking their texts and social media. The rest of us? Uber riders moving ever closer into expanding, senseless wars.
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Top Ukraine Judge Is Up All Night Shooting Russian Drones

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David Phinney's Rough Cut Not necessarily the final word, just my word. I'm a longtime journalist and documentary producer presently covering Ukraine, U.S. politics and travel. Hope you find it interesting, entertaining and informative. Launched 5 months ago No thanks
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Mike Johnson Perfects his Slow Roll Playing a Hamlet of Misleading Indecision

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By David Phinney Verified
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David Phinney's Rough Cut Not necessarily the final word, just my word. I'm a longtime journalist and documentary producer presently covering Ukraine, U.S. politics and travel. Hope you find it interesting, entertaining and informative. Launched 5 months ago No thanks
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering corruption in Emeryville, Ca., considered one of the most corrupt cities on the West Coast.

Why did you become a journalist?

Curious about people and the world.