Ken Shepherd

Former NewsBusters Managing Editor

Ken Shepherd lives in New Carrollton, Md., with his wife, Laura, and four children. Ken graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland in 2001 with a Bachelors of Arts in Government & Politics and a citation in Public Leadership.

Ken worked for the Media Research Center from May 2001 to April 2016. He served as NewsBusters Managing Editor from 2007 until April 2016. Currently, he serves as "a universal-desk editor and digital writer" for The Washington Times.

In his spare time, Ken enjoys karaoke, tennis, reading, and discussing theology or politics.

A $7-Billion Omission

Ken Shepherd | December 7, 2006

Network newscasts continue to ignore Fannie Mae fiasco's scope, even the final tally of the cost.

CBS Greases Wheels for Democratic Attack on 'Big Oil'

Ken Shepherd | December 5, 2006

Reporter Armen Keteyian turns story about government incompetence into indictment of oil industry.

Balance is Low on CBS's Pecking Order

Ken Shepherd | December 5, 2006

'Evening News' plays up study on salmonella in chicken, but leaves out industry rebuttal, consumer group's pro-regulation agenda.

Wash. Post Claims Minimum Wage Hike Is Fine by D.C.-Area Biz Owners

Ken Shepherd | December 4, 2006

Conservative critic says the proposed wage hike will hurt the workers it is intended to help.

CNN's O'Brien Hits Clinton on AIDS Spending

Ken Shepherd | December 1, 2006

'American Morning' anchor criticized former president, showcased Sen. Barack Obama's call to spend $1 billion more than Bush.

CNN's Dobbs Accuses Ford Motor Co. of Funding Terrorism

Ken Shepherd | November 30, 2006

The carmaker's crime: selling cars to civilians in Syria.