Nina Totenberg
Journalist covering Supreme Court
Born
January 14th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent American journalist specializing in legal affairs, particularly covering the Supreme Court of the United States. Totenberg began her career in the late 1970s and gained recognition for her insightful reporting and analysis of major Supreme Court cases. Her work has often included interviews with influential legal figures and has contributed to public understanding of complex legal issues. Totenberg has also made appearances on NPR, where she offered legal commentary and discussed pivotal Supreme Court decisions, influencing legal journalism.
Awarded the Edward R. Murrow Award
Contributed to NPR's legal analysis as a legal affairs correspondent
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