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John McLaughlin Biography

Birth Name:John McLaughlin

Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Earned degrees in philosophy and English literature from Boston College
Before becoming a series host, he worked as a speechwriter for Presidents Nixon and Ford
Was well known for his interviews with political leaders
Was best known for his work as the creator, executive producer and host of "The McLaughlin Group․"
Worked as a Washington editor for the National Review
In 1970, he ran for the Rhode Island seat in the U․S․ Senate
Served as the associate editor of the journal America