Lauren Ashburn

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Lauren Ashburn is a weekly television columnist for Barrett Media, and the founder of Ashburn Media Company. She is a television veteran who has anchored and executive produced network and cable news programs, and served as a contributor to Fox News, the Daily Beast and PBS NewsHour. Her written work has been published by The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, and she appears on television talking about media and politics. Ashburn has interviewed US Presidents, members of Congress, high-profile celebrities, and covered political conventions and debates. She has even reported on the Iraq War from the front lines, covered 9/11 from the Pentagon, and anchored from the US/Mexico border. You can find her on X at @LaurenAshburn. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School’s master’s program, Ashburn was also Managing Editor of Gannett Broadcasting and USA Today Live and Managing Editor and Anchor of the evening news on EWTN. She is the founder of Ashburn Media Company and has been married to Howard Kurtz since 2020.

Why Dan Abrams is Going All-In on YouTube

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"I do believe that as long as we have people who have something unique and special, we can be successful."

How Networks Like Fox Business and CNBC Helped Shape Donald Trump’s View on Tariffs

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It's no secret that President Trump hates negative coverage and counters it by attacking the media. But the anti-tariff bellringing, especially from some of his supporters, proved too much.

Is the Future of Evening Newscasts at ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News A Rosy Picture?

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Many TV executives believe streaming is the answer. But that, especially for the old-fashioned evening news, means they’re competing for mindshare with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and so on.

Why the Trend of Television News Layoffs Is Only Just Beginning

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This isn't NASA-style rocket science. Losing talented journalists with decades of experience and insight hurts newsgathering across the board.
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