Cathy Areu

Cathy Areu is an American journalist, author, and former educator who worked as a news analyst at Fox News.

Cathy Areu
Born
Summit, New Jersey
Alma materFlorida State University (BA)
Nova Southeastern University (MS)
OccupationJournalist
Years active2001–present

Early life and education

Areu obtained her BA in English literature from Florida State University in 1992, and a master's degree in English education from Nova Southeastern University, also in Florida.[lower-alpha 1] She became a tenured teacher in Florida and gained certification as a teacher in New Jersey.[2]

Career

Overview

From 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.[3][4] 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.[5][4] Her book, Latino Wisdom, a collection of stories about America's best-known Hispanic figures, was published by Barricade Books in 2006.[6]

Areu appeared on Fox News's Tucker Carlson Tonight in a recurring 2018 segment as the "Liberal Sherpa",[7] 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.[8]

Lawsuit

In 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.[9] The organization Times Up said in September 2020 that it was "providing PR support" to Areu.[10]

Personal life

Areu has two daughters.[11] In March 2020, she and her daughters contracted COVID-19.[12]

Publications
  • 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

Notes
  1. FSView & Florida Flambeau (5 March 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."[1]

References
  1. Clemons, Emily (5 March 2017). "Journalist and FSU alumna Cathy Areu to visit campus". FSView & Florida Flambeau.
  2. "New Jersey teacher tells first-graders Santa is not real". Hannity. Fox News. 3 December 2018. See interview with Cathy Areu at 00:01:12 (for certification in New Jersey) and 00:03:40 (for "tenured teacher in Florida").
  3. For example, Areu, Cathy (11 March 2001). "Alberto R. Gonzales – White House Counsel, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (10 March 2002). "Laura Bush – First Lady, Washington". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (16 May 2004). "The Rev. Al Sharpton – former Democratic presidential candidate". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (27 August 2006). "A Conversation With Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader". The Washington Post.
    Areu, Cathy (19 September 2012). "First Person Singular: Rosie Rios, 47, Potomac, U.S. Treasurer". The Washington Post.
  4. Alexander, Andrew (4 July 2010). "Post policies fuel reader confusion on when writers can offer opinion". The Washington Post.
  5. Jones, Sabrina (16 February 2004). "Magazines Chase Latina Readers". The Washington Post.
  6. 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.
  7. "The Liberal Sherpa". Fox News.
  8. "Cathy Areu". Collaborative Agency Group. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  9. Mangan, Dan (20 July 2020). "Lawsuit accuses ex-Fox News reporter Ed Henry of rape, says Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson harassed other woman". CNBC.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  10. Maddaus, Gene (11 September 2020). "Times Up Backs Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fox News". Variety. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
  11. Areu, Cathy (28 September 2016). "I just wanted my kids to share my politics; turns out, I was doing it wrong". TODAY.
  12. Musto, Julia (31 March 2020). "Political analyst Cathy Areu recovers from coronavirus: It's like the virus 'knows your weaknesses'". Fox News.
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