Ben Smith

Ben Smith

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Ben Smith is an Editor in Chief for the Semafor with 15 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2006 Call-In as a Columnist for Politics in the New York Daily News. The year with the most videos was 2007 with two videos as a Senior Writer for Politics in the Politico. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2011 with an average of 800 views per program. Most appearances with Steven C. Clemons (3), Susan Swain (2), Gina Chua (2). Most common tags: Journalism, Democratic Party, Social Media.

Appearances by Title:January 1, 2022 - Present Editor in Chief, Semafor


Videos: 3 c. December 1, 2011 - Present Editor in Chief, BuzzFeed


Videos: 5 c. January 1, 2007 - Present Senior Writer, Politics, Politico


Videos: 6 c. January 1, 2006 - Present Columnist, Politics, [New York Daily News]


Videos: 1

Recent Appearances

  • Biden Administration Officials & Others at World Economy Summit

    Biden Administration Officials & Others at World Economy Summit

    Biden administration officials joined economists, policy makers and business leaders during Semafor News' first annual World …

  • News Media and Government

    News Media and Government

    White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and other media and political realm figures joi…

  • Public Trust in Media

    Public Trust in Media

    Semafor Global News held a series of discussions with reporters and Fox News political commentator Tucker Carlson on public t…

  • Rise of Populism

    Rise of Populism

    Panelists examined the spread of populism in certain regions of the world, including the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Rep…

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