Conversations For August 07, 2009

Helen Thomas talks about the importance of an informed public in a democracy and why she loves her job as a journalist.

Helen Thomas talks about her mindset before entering pressrooms and how she is still learning even after 60 years in the field

Helen Thomas talks about her role in “keeping the light on those with power.” Thomas also talks about why she didn’t trust George Bush and Dick Cheney from the beginning of their administration

Helen Thomas talks about how John F. Kennedy’s constant reaching for the stars and his understanding of people made him her favorite president. Thomas also talks about the tragic figure she sees in Richard Nixon and gives a rundown of what she thinks of the presidents she has covered in the last 40 years.

Helen Thomas talks about being the first female to join several Washington press clubs and becoming the president of the White House Correspondence Association. Thomas wonders why it’s taken women so long to come this far and how m