Kenin Spivak
United States
As seen in:
Apple Podcasts,
The New York Times,
HuffPost,
Aol,
National Review,
Capital Record (Podcast),
Yahoo,
WND,
Blaze Media,
The Daily Signal
and
Covers:
Politics, woke-ism, DEI, education, economy, business, national security, international relations, crime
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
producer of a public affairs TV series on WNYC-TV, New York
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
for the worse
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It should mean finding the facts and reporting the truth without political distortion
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
none
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I usually identify my subjects.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word and excel
What's your favorite social network?
none
Who do you wish followed you?
People who vote and who start by disagreeing with my views, but are open to other perspectives.
Why did you become a journalist?
I contribute commentary in an attempt to add facts and analysis to the debate.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was an editor, news reporter, and commentary writer at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Articles that show the ugliness behind DEI, and articles that explore weaknesses in America's security.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Obtain an education in subjects that enlarge your practical knowledge and if possible work in sectors you wish to cover
When's the best time to pitch you?
none
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I seldom get pitches
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I am seldom pitched.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
drinking coffee or at business meetings
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I read many publications most days ranging from Washington Post and NY Times to Washington Examiner and Washington Free Beacon
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
As a commentator, I don't have a beat. However, I do not provide uninformed opinions, but carefully research my topics to obtain the facts
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