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, currently hosting The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel since 2017. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Prior to her television career, Ingraham hosted the nationally syndicated radio show, The Laura Ingraham Show. She is a prominent voice in conservative media.

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

1984: Controversial Articles in The Dartmouth Review

In 1984, during her senior year at Dartmouth College as editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Laura Ingraham wrote several controversial articles, including publishing a transcript of a Gay Students Association meeting and naming attendees.

1985: Graduation from Dartmouth College

In 1985, Laura Ingraham graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and Russian. After college, she became a speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan.

1991: Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, Laura Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia. She subsequently clerked for U.S. Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas and later worked for the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York City.

1991: Graduation from the University of Virginia School of Law

In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. She was a notes editor for the Virginia Law Review during her time there.

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

In 1991, after graduating from law school, Laura Ingraham became a law clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, serving in this role from 1991 to 1992.

1992: Clerkship with Clarence Thomas

From 1992 to 1993, Laura Ingraham served as a law clerk for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas, a significant step in her legal career.

1993: Attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

In 1993, Laura Ingraham worked as an attorney at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, further developing her legal career.

1995: Cover of The New York Times Magazine

In 1995, Laura Ingraham appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine in connection with a story about young conservatives, marking a notable moment in her early media career.

1996: Became a Host on MSNBC

In 1996, Laura Ingraham became a host on MSNBC, marking her first stint as a cable television host.

April 2001: Launched The Laura Ingraham Show

In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched The Laura Ingraham Show. The show was heard on 306 stations and on XM Satellite Radio and was originally syndicated by Westwood One.

2003: Advocated for the Iraq Invasion

In 2003, Laura Ingraham publicly advocated for the invasion of Iraq.

2003: Publication of Shut Up & Sing

In 2003, Laura Ingraham published her book, Shut Up & Sing, which she later referenced in 2018 to defend her comments telling NBA players to "shut up and dribble".

Shut Up and Sing: How Elites from Hollywood, Politics, and the UN Are Subverting America

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2004: The Laura Ingraham Show moved to Talk Radio Network

In 2004, The Laura Ingraham Show moved to Talk Radio Network from Westwood One, marking a change in syndication for the radio program.

2008: Fox News Trial Run

In 2008, the Fox News Channel gave Laura Ingraham a three-week trial run for a new show entitled Just In, showcasing her potential as a cable television host.

November 2012: Departure from Talk Radio Network

In November 2012, Laura Ingraham announced her departure from Talk Radio Network, declining to renew her contract after nearly a decade of being associated with the network.

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

On January 2, 2013, Laura Ingraham's new program, syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group, began airing. This followed her departure from Talk Radio Network.

2015: Founded LifeZette

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

2016: Criticism of "Bushism" and Iraq War Stance

During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, Laura Ingraham stated that she considered the Iraq war a mistake. She also criticized "Bushism" as Donald Trump ran against Jeb Bush.

2016: Expressed Support for Trump

In 2016, after Donald Trump became the Republican nominee, Laura Ingraham voiced her support for him during a 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, solidifying her presence as a prominent conservative television presenter.

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.

February 2018: Warning to Trump on Gun Control

In February 2018, Laura Ingraham warned Donald Trump against supporting gun control following comments he made after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

March 2018: Advertiser Boycott After David Hogg Ridicule

In March 2018, Laura Ingraham's show faced a boycott from 27 sponsors after she ridiculed David Hogg, a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. In response, Hogg called for a boycott of Ingraham's advertisers.

October 2018: Companies Continuing to Shun Ingraham's Show

As of October 2018, companies were continuing to shun Laura Ingraham's show despite increased ratings following an advertiser boycott earlier in the year.

December 2018: End of Radio Show

In December 2018, Laura Ingraham's radio program, syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group, went off the air. She continues to produce podcast material for Courtside's PodcastOne division.

June 2019: Dismissal of D-Day Interview Delay Reports

In June 2019, Laura Ingraham dismissed reports that Donald Trump delayed his participation in D-Day commemoration activities to conduct an interview with her as "patently false—fake news," despite video evidence suggesting otherwise.

August 2019: Condemnation of China's Human Rights Violations

In August 2019, Laura Ingraham condemned China's "brutal violation of basic human rights" and specifically called out China's Xinjiang internment camps for Muslim ethnic minority groups.

2022: Report on William and Zachary Zulock Case

In 2022, Laura Ingraham aired an extensive report about the case of William and Zachary Zulock, two gay men from Georgia convicted of abusing their adoptive children. She referred to them as "LGBTQ+ activists" and interviewed a reporter who falsely stated the case's problem was that an adoption agency assisted a same-sex couple.