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 and is the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Previously, she hosted 'The Laura Ingraham Show,' a nationally syndicated radio program. Ingraham is known for her conservative political viewpoints and commentary on current events.

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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 published a transcript of a Gay Students Association meeting, including names of attendees, leading to criticism.

1991: Earning Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia.

1991: Law Clerk for Judge Winter

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.

1991: Graduation with Juris Doctor

In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree.

1992: Clerking for Justice Clarence Thomas

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

1995: Appearance on The New York Times Magazine cover

In 1995, Laura Ingraham appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine in connection with a story about young conservatives.

1996: Hosting on MSNBC

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

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April 2001: Launching "The Laura Ingraham Show"

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

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2003: Publication of 'Shut Up & Sing'

In 2003, Laura Ingraham published her book "Shut Up & Sing", which contributed to the "shut up" comment towards athletes.

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

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2004: Syndication Move to Talk Radio Network

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

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2008: Trial Run for "Just In" on Fox News

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

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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 LifeZette

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

2016: Ingraham Expressed Support for Trump

In 2016, after Donald Trump became the Republican nominee, Laura Ingraham voiced her support for Trump 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: Selling 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.

December 2018: End of Radio Show

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

June 2019: Ingraham Mocked Reports of Trump Delaying D-Day Commemoration

In June 2019, Laura Ingraham dismissed reports that Donald Trump delayed his participation in D-Day commemoration activities to sit for an interview with her, calling them "patently false—fake news." This was despite video evidence of Trump acknowledging the delay was due to the interview.

August 2019: Condemnation of 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.

2022: Ingraham Criticized Justice Department and FBI over Mar-a-Lago Search

In 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Justice Department and FBI for searching Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence regarding his handling of classified information. She also suggested Republican voters might support a different candidate in 2024.

2024: Ingraham Suggested Republicans Might "Turn the Page" on Trump

In 2022, Laura Ingraham suggested that Republican voters might "turn the page" and back another presidential candidate in 2024, if they could find someone who had all of Trump's policies, but wasn't Trump.