History of Laura Ingraham in Timeline
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.
1926: Publication of Notes on Democracy
In 1926, 'Notes on Democracy' was published, marking its contribution to political literature.
1930: Publication of I'll Take My Stand
In 1930, 'I'll Take My Stand' was published, contributing to social and political discourse.
1941: Publication of The Managerial Revolution
In 1941, 'The Managerial Revolution' was published, adding to discussions on management and society.
1948: Publication of Ideas Have Consequences
In 1948, 'Ideas Have Consequences' was published, influencing intellectual thought.
1951: Publication of God and Man at Yale
In 1951, 'God and Man at Yale' was published, generating discussions on education and ideology.
1953: Publication of The Conservative Mind
In 1953, 'The Conservative Mind' was published, contributing to conservative political thought.
1960: Publication of The Conscience of a Conservative
In 1960, 'The Conscience of a Conservative' was published, adding to conservative political literature.
June 19, 1963: Laura Ingraham's Birth
On June 19, 1963, Laura Anne Ingraham was born. She is an American conservative television presenter who has hosted The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel since October 2017 and is the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. She formerly hosted The Laura Ingraham Show on the radio.
1964: Publication of A Choice Not an Echo
In 1964, 'A Choice Not an Echo' was published, influencing political discourse.
1981: Graduation from Glastonbury High School
In 1981, Laura Ingraham graduated from Glastonbury High School, marking a milestone in her early education before attending Dartmouth College.
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.
1987: Publication of A Conflict of Visions
In 1987, 'A Conflict of Visions' was published, contributing to intellectual discussions.
1987: Publication of The Closing of the American Mind
In 1987, 'The Closing of the American Mind' was published, contributing to intellectual discussions.
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: Organized Dark Ages Weekend
In 1996, Laura Ingraham and Jay P. Lefkowitz organized the first Dark Ages Weekend in response to Renaissance Weekend.
1996: Became a Host on MSNBC
In 1996, Laura Ingraham became a host on MSNBC, marking her first stint as a cable television host.
1997: Changed Views on Homosexuality
In 1997, Laura Ingraham wrote an essay in The Washington Post stating she had changed her views on homosexuality after witnessing the struggles of her gay brother and his partner dealing with AIDS.
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.
2001: Publication of The Death of the West
In 2001, 'The Death of the West' was published, sparking debates on cultural and societal issues.
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".
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.
April 2005: Breast Cancer Treatment Announcement
In April 2005, Laura Ingraham publicly announced that she had undergone treatment for breast cancer.
2008: Adoption of Maria
In 2008, Laura Ingraham adopted a girl named Maria from Guatemala.
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.
2009: Adoption of Michael Dmitri
In 2009, Laura Ingraham adopted a boy named Michael Dmitri from Russia.
2011: Adoption of Nikolai Peter
In 2011, Laura Ingraham adopted a second boy, Nikolai Peter, from Russia.
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.
2013: Opposed Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan
In 2013, Laura Ingraham opposed the proposed bipartisan US Senate comprehensive immigration reform plan, expressing her anti-immigration views.
September 2014: Claimed Obama Sent Assistance to Africa Due to Colonialism Guilt
In September 2014, Laura Ingraham claimed that then-president Barack Obama sent assistance to Africa during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and exposed Americans to the virus because of his guilt over "colonialism".
2014: Criticized Immigration Policies
In 2014, Laura Ingraham criticized immigration policies. She said that allowing more immigrant workers to come to the United States would be "obscene to the American experience" and denounced Eric Cantor for supporting the DREAM Act.
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: Publication of Hillbilly Elegy
In 2016, 'Hillbilly Elegy' was published, sparking discussions about American social issues.
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.
September 2017: Criticized Trump on DREAMers Amnesty
In September 2017, Laura Ingraham criticized then-president Trump on Twitter amid reports that he was considering an agreement with Democrats on amnesty for approximately 800,000 DREAMers.
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.
2017: Publication of The Benedict Option
In 2017, 'The Benedict Option' was published, contributing to religious and cultural discussions.
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: "Shut Up and Dribble" Controversy
In February 2018, Laura Ingraham told NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant to "shut up and dribble" after James criticized Trump. She defended her statement by citing her 2003 book and other instances where she had said performers should "shut up" about politics.
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.
June 18, 2018: Compared Children's Facilities to Summer Camps
On June 18, 2018, Laura Ingraham defended the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" family separation policy, comparing the children's facilities to "summer camps" that "resemble boarding schools". School shooting survivor David Hogg called for a boycott of The Ingraham Angle.
July 2018: Criticized Kevin Yoder on Asylum Policy
In July 2018, Laura Ingraham criticized Republican congressman Kevin Yoder for supporting a Democratic bill that rolled back Attorney General Jeff Sessions' order on asylum seekers, calling on him "to stop selling out the Trump agenda".
August 9, 2018: Defense of Demographic Comments
On August 9, 2018, in her Ingraham Angle monologue, Laura Ingraham stated she was not talking about "race or ethnicity" and that "American citizenship is a privilege... that requires respect for the rule of law and loyalty to our constitution".
August 2018: Objected to Changing Racial Demographics
In August 2018, Laura Ingraham stated that "some parts of the country it does seem like the America we know and love doesn't exist anymore" due to massive demographic changes, implying a negative view of these changes.
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.
October 2018: Urged Audience to Vote Republican
In October 2018, Laura Ingraham urged her audience to vote Republican in the upcoming midterm elections, claiming Democrats "want to replace you, the American voters, with newly amnestied citizens and an ever-increasing number of chain migrants."
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.
2018: Publication of Why Liberalism Failed
In 2018, 'Why Liberalism Failed' was published, contributing to political and ideological debates.
May 2019: Graphic of Censored Voices on Social Media
In May 2019, Laura Ingraham showed a graphic on her show of "prominent voices censored on social media", which included individuals known for controversial views, such as Paul Nehlen, who had been banned from Twitter for anti-Semitic remarks.
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.
June 2019: Spread Unsubstantiated Claims About Asylum Seekers
In June 2019, Laura Ingraham spread unsubstantiated claims that asylum seekers to the United States may carry the Ebola virus, stirring controversy.
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.
May 2020: Criticism of Face Mask Requirements
In May 2020, Laura Ingraham criticized the requirements for people to wear face masks in public as a means to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
June 15, 2020: FDA Revoked Emergency Approval of Hydroxychloroquine
On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the Emergency Approval of hydroxychloroquine (and chloroquine) for treating COVID-19, stating potential benefits did not outweigh the risks.
October 2020: Misinformation About New Zealand's Pandemic Response
In October 2020, Laura Ingraham and her guest Victor Davis Hanson spread misinformation about New Zealand's response to the pandemic, referring to managed isolation facilities as "camps" when they are actually hotels.
2020: Drew Brees Controversy
In 2020, Laura Ingraham was criticized for supporting Drew Brees, a white athlete, when he criticized protesters who kneeled during the U.S. national anthem, a stance seen as inconsistent with her earlier comments to African-American athletes.
January 6, 2021: Promotion of Antifa Conspiracy Theory and Text to Meadows
Following the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, Laura Ingraham promoted the conspiracy theory that antifa was responsible. She also texted Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, urging Trump to tell people in the Capitol to go home, stating it was hurting everyone and destroying his legacy.
July 27, 2021: Ridicule of Capitol Police and D.C. Police
On July 27, 2021, Laura Ingraham ridiculed four members of the Capitol Police and D.C. Police who had testified before House lawmakers regarding the January 6th insurrection.
2021: Suggested End to Unemployment Benefits
In 2021, Laura Ingraham suggested eliminating unemployment benefits for individuals capable of working.
September 2022: Criticism of Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program
In September 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, mentioning that her mother worked as a waitress until the age of 73 to pay for Ingraham's loans, leading to criticism about why Ingraham allowed her mother to work so late in life when she held high-paying positions.
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.
2022: Criticism of FBI's Mar-a-Lago Search
In 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Justice Department and FBI for the search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence regarding his handling of classified information.
2024: Suggested Republican Voters Could "Turn the Page" on Trump
In 2022, Laura Ingraham suggested that Republican voters might "turn the page" and support another candidate in 2024 "if we can get someone who has all Trump's policies, who's not Trump".
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