Career Timeline of Laura Ingraham: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Laura Ingraham built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Laura Ingraham is an American conservative television host and commentator. She currently hosts "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News Channel. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Ingraham previously hosted "The Laura Ingraham Show," a nationally syndicated radio program. Her career is primarily based in conservative media, where she provides political commentary and analysis.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1991: Law Clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr.

In 1991, Laura Ingraham became a law clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

1992: Law Clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas

In 1992, Laura Ingraham clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

1993: Continued Clerkship with Justice Thomas

In 1993, Laura Ingraham continued to serve as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

1996: Became Host on MSNBC

In 1996, Laura Ingraham first became a host on MSNBC.

April 2001: Launched The Laura Ingraham Show

In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched "The Laura Ingraham Show", which was syndicated on numerous stations and XM Satellite Radio.

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2004: Switched syndication to Talk Radio Network

In 2004, The Laura Ingraham Show moved from Westwood One to Talk Radio Network for syndication.

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2008: Trial Run for Just In on Fox News Channel

In 2008, Fox News Channel gave Laura Ingraham a three-week trial run for a new show entitled "Just In".

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November 2012: Departure from Talk Radio Network Announced

In November 2012, Laura Ingraham announced her departure from Talk Radio Network after nearly a decade.

January 2, 2013: New Program Syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group

On January 2, 2013, Laura Ingraham's new radio program, syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group, began airing.

2015: Founded LifeZette

In 2015, Laura Ingraham and businessman Peter Anthony founded the conservative American website LifeZette.

2016: Support for Trump at Republican National Committee

In 2016, after Trump became the Republican nominee, Laura Ingraham expressed her support for Trump during her speech at the Republican National Committee.

October 2017: Host of The Ingraham Angle

In October 2017, Laura Ingraham became the host of "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News Channel.

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January 2018: Sold Majority Stake in LifeZette

In January 2018, Laura Ingraham confirmed that she had sold the majority stake in LifeZette to The Katz Group, owned by Canadian billionaire Daryl Katz.

March 2018: Advertiser Boycott Following David Hogg Ridicule

In March 2018, Laura Ingraham's show was boycotted by 27 sponsors after she ridiculed David Hogg, a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. The boycott led to a drop in advertising time during her show.

October 2018: Continued Shun of Ingraham's Show Despite Increased Ratings

As of October 2018, companies were continuing to shun Laura Ingraham's show despite increased ratings following her return from a vacation after the boycott.

December 2018: The Laura Ingraham Show Went Off Air

In December 2018, Laura Ingraham's radio show syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group went off the air.

June 2019: Dismissal of Reports about Trump's D-Day Delay

In June 2019, Laura Ingraham dismissed reports that Trump had delayed his participation in D-Day commemoration activities to sit for an interview with her, calling them "patently false—fake news".

2024: Suggestion of Alternative Republican Presidential Candidate

In 2022, Ingraham suggested Republican voters might back another presidential candidate in 2024 "if we can get someone who has all Trump's policies, who's not Trump".