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Olivia B. Waxman

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As seen in: History Newsletter, TIME, CNN, MSN, MSN Australia, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, MSN South Africa, TIME Africa, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News, Yahoo News Malaysia and
Covers:  local food movement, national news, history, higher education, national affairs, entertainment, national politics, pop culture, health, startups, education, social media, technology
Staff Writer @TIME @TIMEHistory @TIMECulture, covering all things History. Native New Yorker. olivia.waxman@time.com and @obwax on Bluesky
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I encounter them in antique stores.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I have two: The Borowitz Report and The Onion.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

There are a few: #PerryHistory, #McBookTitles, and #BuzzFeedBooks.

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm a U.S. history buff who likes putting current events in historical context for readers/viewers.
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