Lisa Ling is an American journalist with a long and impressive career.
Her career changed directions when she co-hosted the popular daytime television series “The View.”
Afterward, she went on to report for many other renowned news organizations.
She’s won three awards for her hosting and journalistic work and has been nominated for several others.
Lisa Ling stayed on the show until 2002, when she left to pursue other opportunities as a journalist.
Looking back on her time there, she said she was glad to no longer be a host.
After leaving the talk show, Ling committed to her work as a journalist.
Through the series, Ling traveled across the U.S., covering a range of pressing issues.
Her storytelling and investigative reporting for the series made it a memorable show that ran for several seasons.
“It’s definitely taken on a much more serious tone,” she said.
“That show has become an undeniable force in pop culture [and] in politics.
I mean, you might’t run for office without making a stop at ‘The View.'”
The series ran from 2014 to 2022 on CNN, making it the longest-running original series from the internet.
Speaking to the L.A. Times, Ling shared her disappointment over the series’ cancellation.
Unfortunately, Ling had to go on to tell those stories elsewhere.
“It’s the one thing that transcends challenges, struggle; it transcends discrimination.”
“I never thought that anyone would be interested in knowing about Asian American stories.
And it wasn’t even a dream.
I never even dreamt it could be possible … it’s been so exciting to do.”
So despite having no experience in cooking, her grandparents opened a Chinese restaurant.
“I was one of the few Asian kids in my school,” she said.
Through the series, Ling is reclaiming that history and making it a larger part of her story.
Neeraj Khemlani, president ofCBS News, announced that Ling would be joining as a contributor in 2023.
For her part, Ling was equally enthused about joining the CBS team.
Through these travels and many others, she has shared essential stories over the decades.
But in more recent years, she has taken time for more relaxing travel experiences.
Inanother post, she captured their adventures in horseback riding.
Ling captioned herfinal postfrom the trip, saying, “Farewell Belize.
Thank you for the incredible adventure, the illuminating education and the deep and literal warmth.”
As a young journalist, Ling seemed to have no fear.
She took many risks, putting herself in dangerous situations for the sake of telling vital stories.
They need me and I need them.
So that has changed," Ling toldThe Skimmabout the decision-making that goes into what jobs she takes.
Ling considers her work valuable, which is why it is sometimes worth precarious situations.
Ling shares snippets from her life and career, as well as her opinions on recent events.
Vance speaking to political commentator Tucker Carlson.
Ling is one of many celebrities who shared their point of view on Vance’s viral claim.
Taylor Swift even referred toVance’s comment in her official endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Many of Ling’s followers were going through similar experiences and appreciated Ling’s thoughtful reporting on the topic.
One commented, “Thank you for shining a light on this matter.
… As a society, we don’t do enough for our elderly people.”
… Our dinner time conversations are always about painful episodes and navigating our deeply broken healthcare system."
Ling has used this challenging experience to continue reporting on important stories.
