Patrick Brenner on Muck Rack

Patrick Brenner

Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
As seen in: MSN, Fox News, Washington Post Opinions, Yahoo News, Aol, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, The Hill, Flipboard, Deseret News and
Covers:  financial inclusivity, consumer credit, personal finance, government transparency
Doesn't Cover: social issues, election "fraud", conspiracy theories
Writer. Thinker. Advocate. @southwestpolicy muckrack.com/pmbrenner91 southwestpolicy.com
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I pitched to the Federalist in a freelance capacity

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. An Underwood from the 1920's.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Winston Smith, citizen journalist from 1984

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Finding and reporting the truth, regardless of whether you agree with the outcome.

Who do you wish followed you?

Elon Musk.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Yes.

What's your favorite drink?

Old fashioned

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Hiking with my children at the Bosque open space.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

No Dowd About It, by D. Dowd Muska
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