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.

Wash. Post Notes Popularity of Gas Price Conspiracy Theories Among General Public

Ken Shepherd | October 6, 2006

But reporter Steve Mufson left out that some journalists, like CNN's Jack Cafferty, have given credence to the idea.

Networks Overlook Dow Jones at Record High, Strong Retail Sales

Ken Shepherd | October 6, 2006

One analyst said of robust sales figures that 'everything came together' in September.

USA Today Hypes Risk of Bacteria in Packaged Produce

Ken Shepherd | October 5, 2006

But reporter buried expert who said the industry does a 'superb' job of cleaning veggies.

Media Ignore OPEC's 'Toying' with Oil Output

Ken Shepherd | October 5, 2006

Weeks ago, CNN's Jack Cafferty pushed theory that oil company execs were driving prices down.

On Day of Dow Record, CBS Warns of Economic Problems

Ken Shepherd | October 4, 2006

Networks omit suggestion that tax cuts have helped the economy, market.

Oklahoma Senator Spars with CNN's Miles O'Brien in Interview

Ken Shepherd | October 3, 2006

Senator cited media bias and O'Brien's own hype about a new ice age just 12 years earlier.