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 a prominent American conservative television host and commentator. She currently hosts "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News Channel, a position she has held since October 2017. Ingraham is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Before her television career, she hosted "The Laura Ingraham Show," a nationally syndicated radio program, solidifying her presence as a key figure 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, while editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Laura Ingraham published controversial articles, including outing members of the Gay Students Association, leading to criticism and debate.

1991: Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia, marking a significant milestone in her education.

1991: Juris Doctor from University of Virginia School of Law

In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree, where she also served as a notes editor for the Virginia Law Review.

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.

1992: Law Clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr.

From 1992 to 1993 Laura Ingraham was a law clerk for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas.

1993: Law Clerk for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas

In 1993, Laura Ingraham concluded her clerkship for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas, after starting in 1992.

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, gaining increased public attention.

1996: Hosting on MSNBC

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

April 2001: Launch of The Laura Ingraham Show

In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched "The Laura Ingraham Show", a nationally syndicated radio program.

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2004: Move to Talk Radio Network

In 2004, "The Laura Ingraham Show" moved to Talk Radio Network after being originally syndicated by Westwood One.

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2008: Three-week trial run for Just In

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

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.

January 2, 2013: New program with Courtside Entertainment Group

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

2015: Founding of LifeZette

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

2016: Expressed support for Trump at Republican National Committee

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: Hosting 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: Sale of LifeZette stake

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.

December 2018: End of radio show

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

August 2019: Condemned China's human rights violations

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