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.

Post Hails Democrats Seeking 'New Political Center' on Money Matters

Ken Shepherd | January 18, 2007

But policies paper cheers as a compromise package are both liberal measures.

Networks Use Good Cancer News to Complain About Federal Funding Levels

Ken Shepherd | January 18, 2007

ABC, CBS, and NBC also ignore role private industry plays in fighting war on cancer.

CBS Prescribes Regulation for Herbal Supplements

Ken Shepherd | January 17, 2007

But reporter Alfonsi's stories were anemic when it came to presenting the industry's defense.

USA Today Finds Negative Slant to Falling Gas Prices

Ken Shepherd | January 17, 2007

Reporter Hagenbaugh fails to tell readers that 'consumer rights' watchdog is liberal, conspiracy theorist.

Network Silence Greets Announcement of Chavez's Hostile Oil Industry Takeover

Ken Shepherd | January 15, 2007

Media continue to ignore or downplay significance of socialist Chavez's control of oil reserves.

CNN's Sylvester Unfairly Presented, Quickly Dismissed Economist's Views on Medicare

Ken Shepherd | January 12, 2007

'Lou Dobbs Tonight' reporter scoffed that 'common sense' trumped pharmaceutical economics expert's conclusions on Medicare 'negotiation.'