Don Lemon stands as one of the most polarizing yet pioneering figures in modern American journalism—a gay Black man who shattered glass ceilings at CNN for 17 years before his dramatic 2023 firing transformed him into an independent media entrepreneur. From his humble beginnings in Baton Rouge to becoming the face of primetime cable news, […]
From a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland, to the front lines of global journalism covering North Korean missile launches and US presidential elections, Laura Bicker has spent over two decades proving that small-town roots can produce world-class reporting. The BBC’s current China Correspondent has reported from five continents, faced down online mobs for her coverage […]
Leah Sarnoff is an Emmy-winning American broadcast journalist and executive producer whose investigative reporting has shaped major national narratives for ABC News. As 2026 dawns, she serves as Senior Executive Producer of Special Projects at ABC News, overseeing the network’s flagship documentaries and long-form investigations while mentoring the next generation of watchdog reporters. Her two-decade […]
Adam Housley is a Emmy-winning journalist, former professional baseball pitcher, Napa Valley vintner and part-time actor best known to mainstream audiences as the husband of actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and the laid-back half of the couple’s hit You-Tube series The Housley Life. From the pitcher’s mound to war-zone live shots and now the tasting room, Housley […]
Joe Kernen is the , fast-talking co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box—the network’s flagship pre-market show that traders have relied on since 1995. A former cancer-research scientist turned Wall Street broker, “The Kahuna” has spent three decades translating market jargon into plain English and is still behind the desk at dawn every weekday. Quick Facts Full […]
Akilah Davis is a respected American broadcast journalist and Race & Culture reporter for ABC 11 WTVD Eyewitness News in the Raleigh–Durham, North Carolina market. Known for tackling complex social issues with clarity and empathy, she has built a reputation as a thoughtful storyteller and community voice in local journalism. From Chicago’s South-Side curiosity to […]
Brian Karstens is a veteran American broadcast-meteorologist and investigative reporter best known for his 25-year tenure at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he delivered everything from tornado warnings to light-hearted “Morning Moms” segments that went viral nationwide. Quick Facts Full Name Brian Karstens Nick Name Brian Profession Meteorologist / Investigative Reporter Birth Date […]
Jackie Bange is an Emmy-winning American broadcast journalist who has become a household name in Chicago television. Known for her decades-long tenure at WGN-TV and her adventurous reporting style, Bange has established herself as one of the most respected news anchors in the Midwest broadcasting scene. Quick Facts Full Name Jackie Bange Nick Name Jackie […]
Kevin Holmes is an American journalist and news anchor. Holmes currently serves at KSHB 41 Action News based in Kansas City, Missouri as a news anchor and reporter. On October 31, 2016, Kevin joined the station. Prior to joining KSHB, Kevin served at WJCL 22 News in Savannah, GA as a weekly co-anchor. Quick-Facts Full […]
Daisha Jones is a dynamic American broadcast journalist and former college soccer standout who has become a familiar face to morning-news viewers in Philadelphia. Known for her upbeat traffic reports and anchoring duties at PHL17, the Arizona native parlays dual degrees in broadcast journalism and communications into a relatable, high-energy on-air presence that keeps commuters […]
Mike Toomey is an American journalist who currently works as the “Announcer” of the WGN Morning News (9-10 AM). He started with a small role on the WGN Morning News in 2003 and by September 2013, Mike had become an integral part of the show. As a teenager, Tomey attended Glenbard North High School and […]
Clara Benitez-Cortez is the Corpus Christi, Texas evening-news anchor who turned border-town grit into nationwide credibility. From chasing hurricanes in the Rio Grande Valley to winning Associated-Press honors for a missing-attorney investigation, the Emmy-winning journalist has become the face South Texans trust at 6 p.m.—and the Latina voice the National Association of Hispanic Journalists taps […]
