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Tom Foreman earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance from Troy University in Alabama, graduating magna cum laude. Outside his professional work, Foreman is an avid ultra-marathoner and frequently competes in endurance races that exceed fifty miles.
Foreman’s passion for journalism began during high school, where he worked at a local radio station in Alabama. After graduating from college, he launched his professional career at WSFA-TV in Montgomery, Alabama. He later joined WWL-TV in New Orleans, gaining substantial experience in broadcast journalism. His growing expertise ultimately led to a decade-long tenure with ABC News, where he served primarily as a reporter at the Denver bureau.
After his time at ABC News, Foreman became a senior anchor at National Geographic Channel and later served as managing editor for the critically acclaimed program Inside Base Camp. His interviewing on the program earned him an Emmy Award for Best Interviewer. He also contributed to the series American Journey, which focused on American communities navigating innovation and economic adversity.
In 2004, Foreman joined CNN, where he is based in the Washington, D.C., bureau. His journalism at the network spans a diverse range of topics, including politics, societal issues, and major national events. He regularly contributes to programs such as The Lead with Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper 360°, and The Situation Room. His ability to deliver in-depth analysis and compelling human-interest reporting has made him a respected figure at the network.
Throughout his career, Foreman has reported from all 50 U.S. states and more than 20 countries worldwide. His notable field assignments include on-the-ground reporting during the September 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and several U.S. presidential campaigns, including those in 2008 and 2012. He was also an integral part of CNN's America’s Choice 2012 election coverage team, providing detailed reporting from primaries and national conventions.
Foreman is a two-time Emmy Award winner whose journalism has garnered wide recognition. In 2013, he and his CNN team received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism for their pioneering work in fact-checking political claims. Additionally, he earned a National Headliner Award for a feature story on an American soldier who helped bring the Christmas spirit to Luxembourg during World War II.
A skilled writer and columnist, Foreman has authored over 1,400 open letters to President Barack Obama, which were published on CNN.com as a unique ongoing commentary series during Obama’s administration. He also anchors CNN's annual Year in Review special, airing on New Year’s Eve, which reflects on the year’s most impactful stories and cultural trends.
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