David Westin

David Westin was the president of ABC News from 1997-2010

Recent Articles

What Jon Stewart and Peter Jennings Had in Common

Ten years ago Friday we lost Peter Jennings to cancer. That this anniversary comes the day after Jon Stewart signed off from The Daily Show holds special irony for me.It was Peter who first introduced...

By David Westin

It Wasn’t All Brian Williams’ Fault

By turning journalists and anchors into celebrities, we’re part of the problem.

By David Westin

Why I Can No Longer Root for Michigan Football

When quarterback Shane Morris was kept in the game after a brutal shot to the head, the university forgot its priority: keep kids safe

By David Westin

Capital Punishment In the U.S.: A Downright Embarrassment

If we can’t get it right the act of sentencing and consciously putting to death one of our own, it's time to reconsider.

By David Westin
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