![]() That is the beauty of being in the news business, that you never know what big news breaks and who you’ll interview that day. What’s typical is that NO day is ever the same. What is a typical day like for you? And what do you like to do on a day off? I am pretty hard-core as a journalist, but to speak to the Pope in his native tongue, as I speak Spanish, that moved me to tears afterwards.ģ. I was fortunate enough to be the first American journalist to interview Pope Francis at the Vatican. ![]() Wow! I have been lucky to interview huge celebrities like Tom Hanks, Michael Jackson, and many more, and also many others of worldwide fame. Any celebrity and/or memorable interviews related to your business that you want to share? So I guess I was destined to be a curious journalist! I also credit my parents, who were both born in Europe, and taught me early on that the world is a great, big place and I wanted to see as much of it as possible, and learn about all its diversity and many fascinating cultures.Ģ. In fact, my parents would tell me that even as a young child, I would always ask way too many questions at the dinner table about current events and people. I have always been very inquisitive by nature. When and how did you first realize that you wanted to work in the industry and business you are in? Congress for her professional and charitable achievements.ġ. Having spoken at the United Nations, Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, her critically acclaimed memoir has become required reading at major US universities and used as a centerpiece for discussions on those dealing with post traumatic stress and their families.īecause of Rita’s “extraordinary journalism and exemplary service on behalf of her community,” October 11th, 2010, was officially named “Rita Cosby Day” in the State of New York. ![]() Her recent one, Quiet Hero: Secrets From My Father’s Past, details her fascinating discovery about her own father, a Nazi prisoner of war, who was saved by American troops. ![]() She has written back-to-back New York Times Best Selling books. Throughout her illustrious TV career, Rita has secured some of the biggest interviews, including exclusives with more than twenty world leaders, including six U.S. Rita Cosby anchored highly rated primetime shows on Fox News Channel and MSNBC, currently working as a special correspondent for the top-rated CBS syndicated newsmagazine, Inside Edition, does frequent hosting and reporting for CNN/HLN, and hosts “The Rita Cosby Show” on the legendary WABC Radio – the most listened to talk station in America. She is a first generation American, a daughter of a WWII Prisoner of War saved by US troops, and is very involved in causes helping veterans and their families. This week, Clara speaks with Rita Cosby, multiple Emmy-winning TV host, radio star, and best-selling author.īorn in Brooklyn, Rita is one of the few female political editors in the country, covering all major political news, including the Trump presidency and Capitol Hill, as well as the New York City Mayor’s race. In NewsWhistle’s weekly question-and-answer series, Clara Morgan speaks with some of her favorite influencers and finds out more about their lives and careers.
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