David Folkenflik Biography
David Folkenflik is an American journalist, correspondent, and reporter mainly based in New York City currently serving as a media correspondent for NPR and was one of the hosts of NPR & WBUR’s On Point. His work primarily appears on the NPR news programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered and he also makes regular appearances on the “Media Circus” segment on the former Talk of the Nation. Additionally, Folkenflik’s stories and analyses are broadcasted on the network’s newsmagazine, such as All Things Considered and Here & Now, and are featured on NPR’s website and mobile platforms.
David reported intently on the relationship between the press, politicians, and the general public, as well as the fight over the flow of information in the age of Trump. David’s exposé about the past workplace behavior of the CEO of the Los Angeles Times forced the executive’s immediate ouster from that job and helped inspire the sale of the newspaper in 2018. Moreover, he is active in public service and has served as a commentator during “The Changing Face of News-What’s Next?” event he started at The Herald-Sun of Durham, North Carolina, and spent more than 10 years at The Baltimore Sun. Folkenflik joined NPR in 2004 and he has reported on the undisclosed payments made by New York Times reporter Kurt Eichenwald to a teenage webcam pornographer, Justin Berry.
David Folkenflik Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background
David Folkenflik (age 52 years) was born on 15 September 1969, in the United States of America. He normally celebrates his birthday on 15 September every year. Further, David is of American nationality and of white ethnic background. READ ALSO: Leila Fadel
David Folkenflik Height, Weight, and Other Measurements
Folkenflik stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (approximately 1.76 m). Additionally maintains an average body weight of around 67kg.
David Folkenflik Parents and Siblings/ Family
Folkenflik was born in the United States of America to his caring and supportive Jewish parents. He is the son of Vivian Folkenflik who is a humanities lecturer and Robert Folkenflok of Laguna Beach, California. Moreover, both are college professors at the University of California, Irvine. Unfortunately, he has not provided any further information about his siblings at the moment.
David Folkenflik Education Background
Folkenflik graduated from Cornell University’s Department of History with a degree in History. While there he was an editor in chief of The Cornell Daily Sun. Moreover, he was a member of Cornell’s senior honor society known as Quill and Dagger. Additionally, he frequently lectures at college campuses and civic organizations across the country.
David Folkenflik Wife/ Spouse (Jesse Baker) and Children
David is a married man. He is married to his wife Jesse Baker who is an award-winning journalist and producer since April 2010. Jesse is also a co-founder of Magnificent Noise which is a podcast production and creative consulting company and she began her career in public radio as a producer on major NPR news magazines. The couple’s wedding was officiated by a Universal life Minister, Saman Zarifi and the two currently reside at their home in New York. Unfortunately, the two have not provided any information as to whether they have children or not.
David Folkenflik NPR
David is a correspondent and reporter mainly based in New York City currently serving as a media correspondent for NPR and was one of the hosts of NPR & WBUR’s On Point. His work primarily appears on the NPR news programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered and he also makes regular appearances on the “Media Circus” segment on the former Talk of the Nation.
Additionally, Folkenflik’s stories and analyses are broadcasted on the network’s newsmagazine, such as All Things Considered and Here & Now, and are featured on NPR’s website and mobile platforms. David reported intently on the relationship between the press, politicians, and the general public, as well as the fight over the flow of information in the age of Trump. Folkenflik joined NPR in 2004 and he has reported on the undisclosed payments made by New York Times reporter Kurt Eichenwald to a teenage webcam pornographer, Justin Berry.
David Folkenflik On Point
Folkenflik is the former editor and host of NPR & WBUR’s On Point which he co-hosted along with Meghna Chakrabarti.
David Folkenflik Book
Folkenflik is the author of Murdoch’s World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. Additionally, the editor of Page One: Inside of New York and Future of Journalism. The articles appeared in the Washington Post and Politico Magazine among others.
David Folkenflik Political Affiliation
Unfortunately, David has not disclosed his political affiliation.
Where is David Folkenflik now?
Folkenflik is a correspondent and reporter mainly based in New York City currently serving as a media correspondent for NPR.
Why did David Folkenflik leave On Point?
David has not provided any specific information why he left On Point.