Fresh Air Connie Chung Regrets Being A Good Girl
Dec 27, 2024
Connie Chung, an award-winning journalist and author of the memoir "Connie," shares her journey in breaking into the male-dominated world of television news. She discusses her significant career milestones and the challenges she faced while paving the way for future women in journalism. Connie dives into her personal experiences, including her marriage to Maury Povich and the balance of integrity versus sensationalism in reporting. Through humor and reflection, she reveals the highs and lows of her trailblazing career.
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Trump Interview
- Connie Chung interviewed Donald Trump in 1990, finding him to be a tabloid king.
- Trump later criticized her interviewing skills on Joan Rivers' show and subsequently ghosted Chung at events.
Humor as a Tool
- Connie Chung used humor to navigate the sexism she faced in the male-dominated press corps.
- Her bawdy humor surprised her colleagues, who saw her as a "lotus blossom."
Engage with Sources
- To succeed as a reporter, go beyond studying press releases and engage with sources directly.
- Connie Chung learned this after realizing colleagues got scoops by socializing with campaign staff.
