Alex Wagner Is Still a Work in Progress—and That's the Point
glamour.comGlamour, laughing at the memory. That came later for the host of Alex Wagner Tonight, the primetime cable news program in which she delves into some of the days’ headlines and conducts on-set and field interviews with newsmakers (Governor Gavin Newsom, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and comedian Trevor Noah), as well as those impacted by current events (election officials facing security threats, relocated asylum seekers, and teachers adjusting to new curricula).
The show that launched in mid-August, and that Wagner describes as “a work in progress,” has made her the only Asian-American host of a prime-time cable news program.“It’s a huge honor,” the 44-year-old broadcaster says about her ground-breaking achievement. “It’s also a little bit overwhelming and incredibly frustrating because I shouldn’t be the only one.”Before assuming the weeknight seat previously occupied by one of cable news’ biggest stars, (who retains her Monday slot), Wagner sought out her predecessor’s advice. “Just because you’re inheriting the mantle doesn’t mean you should start from scratch,” she reasons. “If you can learn the lessons your predecessor has already figured out, it’s foolish not to try and do that.
Then be true to yourself. Make the show that reflects you. Do the job in a way that feels authentic, but that doesn’t ignore the wisdom of the person who came before.”Wagner’s eclectic C.V.
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