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.

ABC Hatches Weeklong Series on Bird Flu

Ken Shepherd | March 14, 2006

In 2003, ABC questioned governments bioterrorism warnings, but now emphasizes latest concerns on bird flu.

20/20 Reporters Gone Wild

Ken Shepherd | March 13, 2006

Just in time for spring break, ABCs 20/20 bellied up to the bar with two stories on women and binge drinking. The March 10 edition was enough to frighten already worried parents about their college…

Dobbs, Nightly News Attack British Security Firm

Ken Shepherd | March 10, 2006

Liberal Democratic sources behind the story go unmentioned as more fears raised.

Chavez-controlled Citgo Gets Another Pass from Networks

Ken Shepherd | March 9, 2006

The same broadcasters who went after oil company profits fail to seize on move by Citgo to avoid SEC oversight.

One if by Land, Two If by Air?

Ken Shepherd | March 8, 2006

CNNs Lou Dobbs spreads alarm about British companies to every Middle America village and farm.

CBS Rolls Out a Tough Look at Skating Sneakers

Ken Shepherd | March 3, 2006

The Early Show skates around parental responsibility in look at Heelys.