Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who appeared on Fox News in the role of the "Liberal Sherpa".[1]
Cathy Areu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cathy Areu Jones |
| Alma mater | Florida State University (BA) Nova Southeastern University (MS) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Early life and education
editAreu obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Florida State University in 1992, and a master's degree in English education from Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida.[2][3] She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey.[4]
Career
editOverview
editFrom 2001 to 2012, Areu conducted interviews for The Washington Post's "First Person Singular" column, including with Laura Bush, Al Franken, Alberto Gonzales, Nancy Pelosi and Al Sharpton.[5][6] She contributed to Latina Style in 2001; she also contributed to People magazine and USA Weekend. In 2001 she founded Catalina, a magazine aimed at Hispanic women.[7][6] Her book, Latino Wisdom, a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006.[8]
Areu appeared on Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa",[9] as well as on The O'Reilly Factor, and The Sean Hannity Show. She has also appeared on HLN's Prime News and Showbiz Tonight; on CNN's AC360 and Campbell Brown; and on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown.[10]
Lawsuit
editIn July 2020, Areu and another woman filed a lawsuit against Fox News and some of its prominent contributors. The suit states that Areu was sexually harassed at Fox News, including by Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Howard Kurtz.[11] The organization Times Up said in September 2020 that it was "providing PR support" to Areu.[12] On November 15, 2021, the case was dismissed. The court provided an opportunity to file an amended suit, but Areu never did. The case was dismissed in November 2021 with prejudice.[13][14]
Arrest
editAreu was arrested in December 2022 and charged with kidnapping, exploitation of the elderly and scheming to defraud her elderly mother. Prosecutors in Miami-Dade County allege Areu stole at least $224,000 in the matter.[15]
Personal life
editAreu has two daughters, born circa 2009 and 2011.[16]
Publications
edit- Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Fort Lee, N.J.: Barricade Books (2006) ISBN 1-569-80309-9
References
edit- ^ Karam, Alec (December 9, 2022). "Former Fox News Regular Arrested for Extorting Her Mom". The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ FSView & Florida Flambeau (March 5, 2017): "Areu graduated from FSU with an English Literature degree in 1992, and later earned a master's in English Education from Nova Southeastern University."
- ^ Clemons, Emily (March 5, 2017). "Journalist and FSU alumna Cathy Areu to visit campus". FSView & Florida Flambeau.
- ^ "New Jersey teacher tells first-graders Santa is not real". Hannity. Fox News. December 3, 2018. See interview with Cathy Areu at 00:01:12 (for certification in New Jersey) and 00:03:40 (for "tenured teacher in Florida").
- ^ For example, Areu, Cathy (March 11, 2001). "Alberto R. Gonzales – White House Counsel, Washington". The Washington Post.
Areu, Cathy (March 10, 2002). "Laura Bush – First Lady, Washington". The Washington Post.
Areu, Cathy (May 16, 2004). "The Rev. Al Sharpton – former Democratic presidential candidate". The Washington Post.
Areu, Cathy (August 27, 2006). "A Conversation With Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader". The Washington Post.
Areu, Cathy (September 19, 2012). "First Person Singular: Rosie Rios, 47, Potomac, U.S. Treasurer". The Washington Post.
- ^ a b Alexander, Andrew (July 4, 2010). "Post policies fuel reader confusion on when writers can offer opinion". The Washington Post.
- ^ Jones, Sabrina (February 16, 2004). "Magazines Chase Latina Readers". The Washington Post.
- ^ Areu, Cathy (2006). Latino Wisdom: Celebrity Stories of Hope, Inspiration, and Success to Recharge Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books. ISBN 1-569-80309-9. OCLC 65198026.
- ^ "The Liberal Sherpa". Fox News. September 7, 2022.
- ^ "Cathy Areu". Collaborative Agency Group. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Mangan, Dan (July 20, 2020). "Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News reporter Ed Henry of rape, says Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson harassed other woman". CNBC.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Maddaus, Gene (September 11, 2020). "Times Up Backs Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Klasfeld, Adam (November 15, 2021). "Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest's Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry and Howard Kurtz". Law & Crime. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Klasfeld, Adam. Fox News Succeeds in Dismissing Ex-Guest’s Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Ed Henry, and Howard Kurtz, Law & Crime, November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Former Fox News guest charged with exploiting her mom". December 9, 2022.
- ^ Areu, Cathy (September 28, 2016). "I just wanted my kids to share my politics; turns out, I was doing it wrong". TODAY.