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Joshua Johnson
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Host, Onion News Network, The Onion
Chicago, Las Vegas
Beats
Biography
Joshua Johnson is the creator & anchor of "The Night Light with Joshua Johnson". The series launched in June 2023 as an independent production. Prior to starting his own company Johnson was an anchor at NBC News, hosting the primetime newsmagazine "NOW Tonight". NBC News recruited him away from MSNBC, where he had anchored the weekend primetime program “The Week with Joshua Johnson”. Prior to his nearly 3 years with NBC, Johnson was the founding host of the NPR talk show “1A,” produced by WAMU in Washington. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL, Johnson began his public radio career helping launch a unique regional news partnership between Miami’s NPR station, WLRN, and The Miami Herald. He served for more than five years as morning news host for KQED in San Francisco. He also co-created and hosted the provocative nationwide public radio series, “Truth Be Told,” which explored race in America. And during his time in the Bay Area Johnson taught podcasting at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
Business, Media, Entertainment, International affairs, Books , Conflict Resolution, Diversity , Technology, Politics, Journalism , Democracy, Sexuality , American Culture, Cross Cultural Communication
football or any other sport
Content
Company Info
The Onion
The Onion is a prominent American satirical digital media company, originally founded as a print newspaper in 1988 in Madison, Wisconsin. It transitioned to a fully digital format in 2013 and is now headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The Onion is known for its parody news articles and commentary on various events, blending humor with social and political critique. The company produces a range of satirical content, including articles, videos, and audio segments through its Onion News Network. It also operates affiliated brands like The A.V. Club, which focuses on pop culture analysis, and ClickHole, which parodies clickbait content. Additionally, The Onion offers advertising and creative services through Onion Labs, creating branded content that reflects its unique comedic style. With a team of approximately 140 employees, The Onion continues to engage audiences with its distinctive approach to journalism.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
'+1 312-751-0503
Founded: 1988