Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning broadcast journalist, producer, and philanthropist. O’Brien first gained nationwide recognition in 1999, co-anchoring Weekend Today with David Bloom. In July 2003, she joined CNN as co-anchor of American Morning. Through her reporting on major events such as Thailand’s 2004 tsunami, the 2005 London terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the Japan earthquake/tsunami in 2011, O’Brien distinguished herself for on-scene coverage of breaking stories that evolved during her broadcasts. In 2011, Soledad won her first Emmy for her “Crisis in Haiti” report on Anderson Cooper 360.

Over the years, Soledad has ignited lively discussions across Reddit—especially in the Politics community—earning a reputation for speaking openly with guests and asking tough questions.

For her second AMA, Soledad shares journalism tips, how to deal with patronizing guests, favorite travel destinations, and her most impactful interview.

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