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Krista Bradford

(She/Her)
Connecticut, Westport
As seen in: The Wall Street Journal
Covers:  I currently write about artificial intelligence, psychiatry, and the human experience. Business. Executive search. Health, science, and longevity research.
Doesn't Cover: Political punditry.

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Krista Bradford’s Biography

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Krista Bradford has served as a three-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and television journalist. She has held positions with WNBC and WWOR in New York as well as with stations in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. She currently writes for Substack. Additionally, she has written for publications that include Rolling Stone and Boston Magazine. She studied at Harvard University and Columbia University, ultimately obtaining her BA in Liberal Arts at The New School. Ms. Bradf…

Krista Bradford’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Big Sleaze

The Big Sleaze

It is a sultry summer afternoon on the outskirts of Fremont, Ohio, and Gary Offenburg is making love to a wom…

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In Search of Self

In Search of Self

There are an estimated 5 million adopted people in the United States. Today, more than ever before, they are …

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CreditBuilder Service Is Questioned

CreditBuilder Service Is Questioned

I investigated D&B Credibility's questionable sales practices that resembled extortion, discovered hundreds o…

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One Day in Memphis - The Reporters

One Day in Memphis - The Reporters

One of the last interviews with James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luth…

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Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Cover-Up - Now It Can Be Told

Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Cover-Up - Now It Can Be Told

The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Investigation, reported by Krista Bradford and Dennis Powell aired on T…

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Scotch Plains Zoo Investigation

Scotch Plains Zoo Investigation

Krista Bradford: "If animals could talk then perhaps they could solve the controversy about whether zoos in g…

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What was your first job as a journalist?

News anchor at KMST-TV (now KION-TV) in Monterey, California at the wee age of 17.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, typewriters were even heavily featured in the opening to the show I anchored, The Reporters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xak6WdnyTe8

How is social media changing news?

While giving everyone a voice, it has gutted the news, exponentially spreading hatred and misinformation.

Awards

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Emmy Award

1996 - Outstanding Consumer Reporting

On The Move (UPN-9News) February 12-13, 1996 (WWOR-TV) Krista Bradford, Jim Cavanaugh, Producers

Emmy Award

1996 - Outstanding Societal Concerns Programming

Shelter of Shame September 1995 & May 1996 (WWOR-TV) Krista Bradford, Jim Cavanaugh, Emily Backus. Producers

Emmy Award

1996 - Outstanding Crime Reporting.

Domestic Violence (UPN-9 News) April 1996 (WWOR-TV) Producers Krista Bradford. Emily Backus.

New England Narcotics Enforcement Officers' Association President's Award

Investigative Journalism

New England Narcotics Enforcement Officers' Association President's Award for investigation uncovering 20 cocaine smugglers based in Central Falls, Rhode Island.Commended for risking life in the line of duty. Prior recipients: Nancy Reagan and Mike Wallace.

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NY Newswomen's Club 1995 FRONT PAGE AWARD

1995 - Best News Feature

1995 FRONT PAGE AWARD, NY Newswomen's Club for Best News Feature

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New Jersey Associated Press Broadcaster FIRST PLACE

1996 - Best Coverage of a Continuing News Story

1996 FIRST PLACE, New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association for Best Coverage of a Continuing News Story.

New Jersey Chapter of the National Organization for Women

1996 - OUTSTANDING MEDIA ROLE MODEL

1996 OUTSTANDING MEDIA ROLE MODEL from the New Jersey Chapter of the National Organization for Women.

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