Libby Cathey is currently writing a book of essays and exploring her next career opportunity.

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Most recently, she served as a Political Reporter at CBS News, regularly appearing on CBS 24/7. Previously, she covered the 2024 presidential primaries and the 2022 midterm elections as a Politics Reporter/Producer at ABC News, traveling the country as a "one-man band" to chase candidates and interview voters. Her work as an "embed" was featured in Power Trip, a documentary series on Hulu produced by George Stephanopoulos.

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With over five years of reporting and producing experience in Washington, Libby’s career also includes roles as a Talent and Travel Coordinator at The Ellen DeGeneres Show in Los Angeles and as a Local News Editor at Snapchat in New York.

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Libby holds a Master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, where she graduated third in her class. She is also a summa cum laude graduate of New York University, where she interned at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, NBC's TODAY Show, SiriusXM Radio, and KATV News in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Her academic journey includes studying art history in Florence, Italy, and journalism in Accra, Ghana, while at NYU. A proud graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Libby is also an ardent Arkansas Razorbacks fan and a lover of fried foods.