Newspaper and breakfast go together like bacon and eggs. Source: Michael Heijmans / Unsplash
As a TV host, I have to know what is going on in the world. The newspaper is part of my morning ritual. My laptop sits next to my cereal or eggs or whatever it is I’m eating that morning, Reading helps me prepare my questions and comments for my guests. I could also watch TV news or listen to any of many podcasts, but I prefer to read something that has had some level of curation and that allows me to take in as much or as little as I need.
Events and facts in the news inform the framework of my next show and the discussion with my next guest. I develop a clear picture of how the topics of the day fit into my own leadership philosophy and practice and what my audience is likely to be thinki