Thomas M. DeFrank

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Thomas M. DeFrank is a Contributing Editor for the National Journal with 27 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1983 Call-In as a Senior Correspondent for White House in the Newsweek. The year with the most videos was 1991 with three videos as a Deputy Bureau Chief for the Washington Bureau in the Newsweek. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2016 with an average of 724 views per program. Most appearances with Brian Lamb (7), Steve Scully (4), Susan Swain (2). Most common tags: Ford, Gerald, Media, American Perspectives.

Appearances by Title:c. January 1, 2013 - Present Contributing Editor, [National Journal]

Videos: 4 c. January 1, 1996 - Present Bureau Chief, Washington Bureau, [New York Daily News]

Videos: 10

Previously

Senior Correspondent, White House, [Newsweek] c. January 1, 1970 - c. December 31, 1995 Videos: 4 Deputy Bureau Chief, Washington Bureau, [Newsweek] c. January 30, 1989 - c. November 3, 1994 Videos: 9

Recent Appearances

May 12, 2016
Bush Family's Opinion of Donald Trump

Tom DeFrank, who covered the presidencies of both Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, talked about what he calls …
March 11, 2016
Nancy Reagan's Legacy

Tom DeFrank, who covered the Reagan administration, talked about former first lady Nancy Reagan’s life and legacy.
September 23, 2013
Washington Classroom with Tom DeFrank

Tom DeFrank, political journalist and author of Write it When I’m Gone, discussed the topic “The Press and the Presidency” wi…
July 13, 2013
Legacy of President Gerald Ford

Thomas DeFrank talked by telephone about his piece on the National Journal website that weekend in recognition of the centenn…