Helen Thomas: podcast appearances and interviews

Helen Thomas was an American reporter and author who was a long-serving member of the White House press corps. She covered the White House across ten U.S. presidential administrations, from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama. Thomas worked for United Press and its successor United Press International for 57 years, initially as a correspondent and later as White House bureau manager. She was also a columnist for Hearst Newspapers from 2000 to 2010, focusing on national affairs and the White House. Throughout her career, Thomas achieved several firsts for women in journalism. She was the first female officer of the National Press Club, the first female member and president of the White House Correspondents' Association, and the first female member of the Gridiron Club. She authored six books, including