His news experience and interests are wide-ranging, spanning topics from national security, values, privacy, health and the media to Iran, Iraq and the Mideast.


Koppel's half-century broadcasting career spans radio and television, and includes every major professional recognition. He is best-known for his role as anchor and managing editor of ABC News' Nightline, which has defined excellence in television news reporting, interviewing and analysis since its debut in 1980. As the nation's longest-running network daily news anchor, Koppel's interviews and reporting touched every major news story over the past 25 years. He left Nightline in November 2005. Most recently, Koppel was managing editor of the Discovery Channel, anchoring and producing long-form programming that examined major global events.