National Political Journalist Daniel Libit, 2013 Top Stories
This week, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS features an interview with national political journalist Daniel Libit, who hails from New Mexico. His provocative article about Jay McCleskey, the political advisor behind Governor Susana Martinez, ran in the National Journal. It questioned how much of a role McCleskey has in the Governors policies and illuminates concerns in her own party about him.
It’s that time of the year on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS when The Line Opinion Panel looks back on the social, economic, and political news of the last twelve months. A special Line panel of journalists sits down with host Gene Grant to discuss the stories that made the list and what made them so important.
GUEST:
Daniel Libit, national political journalist
LINE GUEST PANELISTS:
Russell Contreras, Associated Press
Gwyneth Doland, NMiF Correspondent and UNM Journalism Professor
Trip Jennings, New Mexico in Depth
Rachel Sams, Albuquerque Business First
HOST/COMMENTATOR: Gene Grant
The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Megan Kamerick. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation.
Episode 725 for air December 20, 2013