Knowra Cokie Roberts Cokie Roberts Cokie Roberts (1943–2019) was an American journalist, author, and political commentator known for covering Congress and U.S. politics at NPR and ABC News.
Linda Wertheimer : American journalist who helped establish NPR's news operation and co-hosted its first daily news program. She was Roberts's colleague on NPR's Washington reporting team.
National Public Radio : A U.S. nonprofit media organization that produces and distributes news, cultural programs, and podcasts. NPR was a central platform for Roberts's reporting and commentary.
New Orleans : A Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, known for its distinct cultural history and political life. Roberts grew up in a family deeply involved in Louisiana politics.
Congressional reporting : Journalism that covers the U.S. Congress, its members, legislation, procedures, and political conflicts. Roberts helped make Congress a sustained subject of national broadcast news.
C-SPAN : An American cable television network that broadcasts government proceedings and public-affairs events with limited editorial mediation. Its direct, largely unmediated coverage contrasts with Roberts's interpretive reporting.
Sam Donaldson : American broadcast journalist known for covering the White House and reporting for ABC News. He worked with Roberts on ABC's political coverage.
ABC News : The news division of the American Broadcasting Company, producing television, radio, and digital journalism. Roberts brought congressional reporting to ABC's national television audience.
Wellesley College : A private women's liberal arts college in Massachusetts, founded in 1870. Roberts graduated from Wellesley before beginning her journalism career.
Women in journalism : The history and practice of women working as reporters, editors, broadcasters, and media leaders. Her long career offered a prominent example of a woman covering national politics.
Investigative journalism : Journalism that uncovers hidden information through sustained research and independent reporting. Roberts was chiefly known for political reporting and analysis rather than investigative exposés.
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