{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/683f0a11a73556324afdec22/6a4d74334d6f6e9e985e482b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/683f0a11a73556324afdec22/1783460868490-139bb61d-003b-4bb6-80f7-952a9725cc69.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At just 23 years old, Reagan Reese became one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room — and she had no idea if she was ready.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Reagan shares how she went from Hillsdale College to The Daily Caller, what it’s really like covering the White House in the Trump administration, and why the most important thing young conservatives can do is stay brave, stay curious, and stay grounded.</p><p><br></p><p>From unpredictable days chasing breaking news to the quiet habits that keep her sane, Reagan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at political journalism — and a powerful reminder that politics matters, but it should never become your whole identity.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Reagan Reese is the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller and a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum. She previously reported on education for the Daily Caller News Foundation after graduating from Hillsdale College with degrees in Rhetoric and Public Address and Journalism. At Hillsdale, she captained the Division II softball team, leading them to multiple conference championships.</p><p><br></p><p>---&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>0:34 Introduction to Reagan Reese</p><p>1:01 From Hillsdale to The Daily Caller</p><p>2:03 The call that changed Reagan’s career</p><p>2:25 Becoming one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room</p><p>3:52 Why Gen Z belongs in the room</p><p>4:50 What a White House correspondent actually does</p><p>5:17 When the news schedule changes overnight</p><p>5:42 Chasing sources and breaking news</p><p>7:29 Reagan’s advice for young conservatives</p><p>8:10 Why politics should never become your identity&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>GenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.&nbsp;Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Catherine Hendershott, Rachel Hurley, and Hannah Faulkner.&nbsp;Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!&nbsp;</p><p>ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>SFX Credits:&nbsp;</p><p>neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</p><p><br></p><p>swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0</p><p><br></p><p>Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0</p><p><br></p><p>Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0</p>","author_name":"Clare Boothe Luce"}