E.N. Thompson Forum: A Conversation with Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a trusted and seasoned journalist, best known as the host of NPR’s Morning Edition and the morning news podcast Up First. With a career spanning decades, Inskeep has built a reputation for bringing depth, nuance, and clarity to the news, guiding millions of listeners through the most pressing events of our time. His investigative work has earned numerous accolades, including a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for his reporting on conflict in Nigeria and multiple Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Batons for excellence in broadcast journalism. Beyond radio, Inskeep is a frequent guest on television programs including Meet the Press, This Week, and PBS NewsHour, and has contributed to leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He has also authored four critically acclaimed books, including Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America and Jacksonland: President Andrew Jackson, Cherokee Chief John Ross, and a Great American Land Grab.