Paul Westcott
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Paul Westcott is an American
radio host
, conservative political commentator, and blogger. He currently hosts the New Hampshire Insider with Paul Westcott on WGIR (AM)
& 96.7 the Wave WQSO
out of Manchester. He continues to host his nationally-syndicated radio show
, The White House Brief with Paul Westcott, airing throughout the United States on Radio America and is now syndicated by Clear Channel's iHeartRadio. He is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, and CNN Headline News, commenting on politics.
at Fordham University
where he anchored, reported and produced local news for the NPR Affiliate. Upon graduating (May 2006) he started earning a Master's degree in Political science while working for NBC News
in New York. He graduate from Fordham University
's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in (May 2008).
, covering breaking and planned events on the network's news desk. During his time at NBC
Paul worked for the national desk covering the United States and the International Desk covering the world and working with NBC News
' many international bureaus. Prior to leaving, Paul covered the 2008 President race from the network's political desk.
Paul started his career at Clear Channel Radio in 2008 as a National Correspondent for the company's news/talk stations and digital news and political editor for the company's 850+ station websites. After the election of Barack Obama Paul was asked to create a channel for iheartradio
Clear Channel's digital platform specifically covering Washington and the President. The White House Brief launched in May 2009 as short news loop to a huge degree of success
The White House Brief with Paul Westcott name came about in August 2009 when management realized the channel had moved beyond a news loop. Since the show's inception Paul has grown the show's fan base and length. Currently Paul airs from 10amET-12NoonET live on the White House Brief channel on iHeartRadio
and is syndicated nationally through Clear Channel Radio's vast network of news/talk stations.
Westcott maintains his role as Clear Channel Radio's digital political and news editor overseeing all national news content and serves as an on-air correspondent for Clear Channel's network of stations . In addition to his digital and radio background he is also a pundit, primarily for Fox News Channel
, Fox Business Network
and FoxNews.com but he has also appeared on various cable and broadcast outlets.
United States
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radio host
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
, conservative political commentator, and blogger. He currently hosts the New Hampshire Insider with Paul Westcott on WGIR (AM)
WGIR (AM)
WGIR is a radio station in Manchester, New Hampshire with a news/talk format. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications.-History:...
& 96.7 the Wave WQSO
WQSO
WQSO is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk format. Licensed to Rochester, New Hampshire, USA, the station serves the Rochester-Portsmouth area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications. The biggest local programming is the station's morning show, the New Hampshire...
out of Manchester. He continues to host his nationally-syndicated radio show
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
, The White House Brief with Paul Westcott, airing throughout the United States on Radio America and is now syndicated by Clear Channel's iHeartRadio. He is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox Business, CNN, and CNN Headline News, commenting on politics.
Early life and education
Westcott born to David and Paula Westcott on April 22, 1984. He has a younger sister, Diana. Westcott went to Mount Kisco Elementary School and Fox Lane High school. Westcott didn't get into radio until he started working at WFUVWFUV
WFUV, 90.7 FM in New York City, is Fordham University's 50,000-watt, non-commercial radio station, with studios on campus and its antenna atop nearby Montefiore Medical Center. First broadcast in 1947, WFUV has an airstaff which includes such New York radio veterans as Pete Fornatale , Dennis...
at Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
where he anchored, reported and produced local news for the NPR Affiliate. Upon graduating (May 2006) he started earning a Master's degree in Political science while working for NBC News
NBC News
NBC News is the news division of American television network NBC. It first started broadcasting in February 21, 1940. NBC Nightly News has aired from Studio 3B, located on floors 3 of the NBC Studios is the headquarters of the GE Building forms the centerpiece of 30th Rockefeller Center it is...
in New York. He graduate from Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in (May 2008).
Career
Paul Westcott started as a New York-based Assignment Editor and Researcher for NBC NewsNBC News
NBC News is the news division of American television network NBC. It first started broadcasting in February 21, 1940. NBC Nightly News has aired from Studio 3B, located on floors 3 of the NBC Studios is the headquarters of the GE Building forms the centerpiece of 30th Rockefeller Center it is...
, covering breaking and planned events on the network's news desk. During his time at NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
Paul worked for the national desk covering the United States and the International Desk covering the world and working with NBC News
NBC News
NBC News is the news division of American television network NBC. It first started broadcasting in February 21, 1940. NBC Nightly News has aired from Studio 3B, located on floors 3 of the NBC Studios is the headquarters of the GE Building forms the centerpiece of 30th Rockefeller Center it is...
' many international bureaus. Prior to leaving, Paul covered the 2008 President race from the network's political desk.
Paul started his career at Clear Channel Radio in 2008 as a National Correspondent for the company's news/talk stations and digital news and political editor for the company's 850+ station websites. After the election of Barack Obama Paul was asked to create a channel for iheartradio
Iheartradio
iHeartRadio is a Clear Channel Radio network to aggregate local radio brands, personalities and on-demand content. It is best known as a mobile application...
Clear Channel's digital platform specifically covering Washington and the President. The White House Brief launched in May 2009 as short news loop to a huge degree of success
The White House Brief with Paul Westcott name came about in August 2009 when management realized the channel had moved beyond a news loop. Since the show's inception Paul has grown the show's fan base and length. Currently Paul airs from 10amET-12NoonET live on the White House Brief channel on iHeartRadio
Iheartradio
iHeartRadio is a Clear Channel Radio network to aggregate local radio brands, personalities and on-demand content. It is best known as a mobile application...
and is syndicated nationally through Clear Channel Radio's vast network of news/talk stations.
Westcott maintains his role as Clear Channel Radio's digital political and news editor overseeing all national news content and serves as an on-air correspondent for Clear Channel's network of stations . In addition to his digital and radio background he is also a pundit, primarily for Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
, Fox Business Network
Fox Business Network
Fox Business Network is an American cable news and satellite news television channel that began broadcasting on October 15, 2007. It is owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation...
and FoxNews.com but he has also appeared on various cable and broadcast outlets.