In 1967, my mother - then Francie Weinman - graduated from Northwestern University with a degree from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. But because she is a woman, the only television news job she could get in her hometown of Chicago was as a secretary at a network affiliate.

Learning things that are interesting and other people would find interesting is the biggest rush.

My very first live shot was from the White House lawn. I literally almost threw up. I was so scared out of my mind. It was horrible.

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