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Tracy Wholf

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Covers:  ag & environment, international affairs, us domestic, arts and culture, education, immigration
Sr. Coordinating producer of the climate unit at CBS News. Formerly of ABC, ESPN, NatGeo, PBS NewsHour Weekend, and Dan Rather. tracy.wholf@paramount.com

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Tracy Wholf’s Biography

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Emmy-nominated producer and correspondent for 'PBS NewsHour Weekend.' Formerly a producer and researcher for 'Dan Rather Reports.' And if you really wanted to go into past history, I started off as a lover of the arts and spent 8 years as a singer-dancer in New York City.

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Mistaken identity in background checks can cost applicants job offers | PBS NewsHour

Mistaken identity in background checks can cost applicants job offers | PBS NewsHour

Today, nearly 90 percent of employers run a check on at least some of their applicants. As more employers thr…

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Inside Garrison Keillor's fabled world of 'A Prairie Home Companion' | PBS NewsHour

Inside Garrison Keillor's fabled world of 'A Prairie Home Companion' | PBS NewsHour

As "A Prairie Home Companion" marks 40 years on the air, Jeffrey Brown sits down with iconic public radio per…

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Are generic drugs being delayed to market? | PBS NewsHour

Are generic drugs being delayed to market? | PBS NewsHour

Are generic drugs being delayed to market by so-called "pay for delay" deals between drug companies? The deal…

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Rubik's Cube's mystique remains 40 years later | PBS NewsHour

Rubik's Cube's mystique remains 40 years later | PBS NewsHour

In a classic Rubik’s Cube, twenty-six cubes are designed to interlock and rotate around an axis that can be s…

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'Wikipedian' editor took on website's gender gap | PBS NewsHour

'Wikipedian' editor took on website's gender gap | PBS NewsHour

Wikipedia has come under scrutiny over a lack of female representation and participation on the website. To c…

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'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston steps into LBJ's shoes on Broadway | PBS NewsHour

'Breaking Bad' star Bryan Cranston steps into LBJ's shoes on Broadway | PBS NewsHour

Actor Bryan Cranston is best known for his role on the hit AMC drama, "Breaking Bad." But today he plays Pres…

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Articles

Why Sheldon Whitehouse Keeps Calling Out Big Oil

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By Tracy Wholf, Emily Atkin
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On May 20, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) strolled to the Senate floor with a resolution asking his colleagues to agree on a “simple truth:” that climate change is real. It wasn’t the first time he’d done this. Whitehouse first introduced the resolution in December 2025 and tried to get it passed last January. Nearly every week since, the Senator has taken the resolution to the floor, asking, “Climate change is real. Can we agree on that simple truth?” Apparently not.
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Why Shein bought Everlane

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By Emily Atkin, Tracy Wholf
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Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -42:14 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Happy Thursday! On this week’s podcast episode, Tracy and I go deep about Shein’s purchase of Everlane, fashion industry greenwashing, and what true sustainable fashion looks like. You can watch the video on YouTube, listen on your preferred podcast app, or just click the sound bar at the top of this newsletter. ICYMI: I wrote about Shein’s acquisition of Everlane earlier this week.
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Why smart people believe myths about electric cars

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By Tracy Wholf
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Before the U.S. and Israel launched their war in Iran, the national average for a gallon of gas was $2.94. One month later, gas is now averaging $3.98 a gallon -the largest one-month jump in U.S. gas prices in the last 30 years.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelance blogger and I worked for free...Your time and talents are valuable - GET PAID as soon as possible.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. As an elementary school student I did use a typewriter. I even used one in college as a work study student for the dean.

How is social media changing news?

Social media drives news stories and topics. I think more "under-reported" stories are able to surface thanks to social media.

Awards

National Headliner Award

2014 - Broadcast of Cable Television Stations - Environmental Reporting

Won for "Hawaii GMO" - WNET/PBS NewsHour Weekend

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