Martha MacCallum is an American journalist and news anchor for Fox News. She is the executive editor and anchor of The Story with Martha MacCallum and co-anchor of Fox News Election coverage.
2. What is her background in journalism?
MacCallum began her career in 1991 as a producer at Wall Street Journal Television. She then moved to NBC and CNBC, where she was a reporter for The News with Brian Williams and Today show.
3. What notable shows has she hosted?
MacCallum has hosted several notable shows, including The Live Desk from 2006 to 2010 and America's Newsroom from 2010 to 2017. She also hosted The First 100 Days and currently anchors The Story with Martha MacCallum .
4. What awards has she received?
MacCallum is a two-time recipient of the Gracie Award for Women in Journalism in 1997 and 2003. She also received the Soldiersocks / SoldierStrong Commitment To Serve award.
5. What is her book about?
MacCallum published a book titled Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima in 2020. The book incorporates personal stories of several U.S. Marines into the larger story of the Pacific Campaign.
6. How has she covered military stories?
MacCallum has extensively covered military stories, including interviews with Navy SEALs and Medal of Honor recipients. She has also covered major international and national stories like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.
7. What is her connection to the military?
MacCallum's interest in military stories was inspired by her cousin Harry Gray, a Marine who died at the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. This personal connection has driven her to tell the stories of military heroes.
8. How has she been honored for her work?
MacCallum received the John R. 'Tex' Cray Award for Excellence in Journalism at The Patriot Awards Gala for her distinguished career covering military stories. She was also honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for her excellence in journalism.
9. What recent events has she covered?
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, MacCallum interviewed World War II veterans and U.S. Senators in a broadcast from the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. She also moderated the first Republican debate of the 2024 election season.
10. What other notable interviews has she conducted?
MacCallum has interviewed prominent figures such as President Donald Trump, President Barack Obama, First Lady Laura Bush, and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. She has also interviewed Navy SEAL Rob ONeil and Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer.
11. What is her current role at Fox News?
MacCallum currently hosts The Story with Martha MacCallum on weekdays and leads Fox News' special election and political coverage.
