Morgan Stephens
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
The National News Desk,
CNN,
CNN International,
Medium,
Bloomberg News,
HuffPost,
Substack,
The Daily Beast,
USC News,
Flipboard,
Baltimore Sun
and
Covers:
White House, Congress, Campaigns, Elections, Public Policy, International Relations, Long Covid
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Production Assistant at CNN
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, as a novelty. Then it broke down.
How is social media changing news?
It’s leaving gatekeepers behind but also creating a misinformation and echo chamber problem.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To bear witness. To unearth overlooked phenomenon. To stay dedicated to truth, and truth alone.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email
Why did you become a journalist?
To see the world in all in vibrancy. To hold those in power accountable. To understand complex things and communicate them to the public.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don’t be afraid to carve out your reporting based on the issues that interest you.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee, and more coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike or sailing
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It’s something that only affects those who become ill when it spans every facet of America life.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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