Longtime WXXI Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt on her storied career

WXXI News | By Evan Dawson,

Published June 12, 2024 at 1:45 PM EDT

After 34 years of holding truth to power in Albany, WXXI and New York Public News Network Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt is retiring.

Before she signs off on June 21, DeWitt joins us to discuss the biggest stories from her career, her favorite moments, and her observations from decades of covering Albany.

Our guest:

Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau chief for WXXI News and New York Public News Network

Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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Megan Mack

Megan Mack the producer of Connections with Evan Dawson and Unleashed: The Pet Show. She joined the WXXI News team from WHEC-TV, where she produced newscasts and The Olympic Zone, and from the University of Rochester, where she served as an assistant director of public relations. Her background extends to television sports and entertainment, and to communications and social media management for non-profits.

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