Linsey Davis has become one of the most respected journalists in the U.S., recognized for her role as an anchor on “ABC News Live Prime,” ABC News’ award-winning streaming evening newscast, and as the weekend anchor of “World News Tonight” on Sundays. She regularly contributes reports to other major ABC programs, such as “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” and “Nightline.”
Her rise at ABC News, where she has been a key figure since joining in 2007, has been marked by exclusive interviews with high-profile figures and extensive political coverage. In September 2023, Davis is set to moderate a major debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, a role she has filled with confidence and grace during past presidential debates.
A Career Full of Powerful Interviews
Davis’ interviewing career boasts of illustrious individuals and personalities, among other things. Recently, she interviewed Jonathan Majors, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment at the end of 2023; also, and Boris Johnson, after he resigned from being Prime Minister of the UK. She has also conducted interviews with victims of high-profile abuse cases, such as those who survived Larry Ray crimes at Sarah Lawrence University, as well as Shelley Lynn Thornton— commonly known as Baby Roe—daughter to Jane Roe, whose landmark Supreme Court case made abortion legal across United States territories.
Moreover, some notable interview subjects are Kevin Strickland, who had a wrongful conviction reversed after serving 43 years, and Nick Cannon, who shared about his path towards rehabilitation following some anti-Semitic comments he made. Besides this fact, Davis held on to her exclusive right to meet Bill Cosby for an interview after several women accused him of sexual assault.
Political Coverage and Debate Experience
Having covered politics for years now, Davis is an anchor for ABC’s election reports. She was one of the network’s leaders during the 2020 presidential campaign, which involved attendance at both Democratic and Republican National Conventions; apart from this, she has moderated major political debates like two Democratic primaries in 2019 and 2020. By interviewing politicians and anchoring debates on serious issues such as race, Davis has received accolades from both sides of the aisle.
The Harris-Trump debate that has been generating so much buzz will be co-moderated by Davis together with David Muir, who is also a prominent figure at ABC News, on September 10, 2023. David Muir has experience as a seasoned debate moderator, having coordinated presidential primary debates in 2016 and 2020 in addition to other debates.
Extensive Coverage of Global and National Events
Apart from her political assignments, Davis has been the all-time chronicler of the most important national and international incidents and occurrences in the last two decades. She has reported on the Black Lives Matter Movement as well as the #MeToo movement after the accusations against Harvey Weinstein. Her stories also reveal some natural disasters like the Haiti earthquake, hurricanes, etc., and she has also reported on global catastrophes like the Nairobi Mall massacre, among other significant happenings such as the Boston Marathon bombing.
Recently, Davis investigated the sexual assault claims against juvenile correctional facilities in Los Angeles County. In this regard, interviews were conducted with former juvenile offenders who alleged that they had experienced molestation by law enforcement personnel assigned to control their behavior.
Recognized for Excellence
Over the years, Linsey Davis has received several accolades for her exemplary reporting. She has bagged two Emmy Awards, a duPont-Columbia Award, and an Edward R. Murrow Award at the regional level. In 2023, her show “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” received the Gracie Award as the Best National News Program, while her feature named “Water Warriors” was awarded the Front-Page Award.
Besides being a journalist, Davis also writes books, and six of them are bestsellers, such as Girls of the World (2024) and The Smallest Spot of a Dot (2023).
With extensive experience, great interview skills, and dedication to news gathering, Linsey Davis is expected to have a significant impact in the 2023 Harris-Trump debate, continuing on her path as one of ABC News celebrity reporters.
