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Longtime WXXI Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt on her storied career

By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack
Published June 11, 2024 at 1:35 PM EDT
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Karen DeWitt

After 34 years of holding truth to power in Albany, WXXI and New York Public News Network Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt is retiring.

Before she signs off on June 21, DeWitt joins us to discuss the biggest stories from her career, her favorite moments, and her observations from decades of covering Albany.

Our guest:

  • Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau chief for WXXI News and New York Public News Network
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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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