Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie
Name	Savannah Guthrie
Birth date	27 December 1971
Birth place	Melbourne, Australia
Alma mater	Northwestern University (B.A.), University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D.)
Occupation	Journalist, attorney, television personality
Years active	1996–present
Employer	NBC, Today
Spouse	Mike Feldman (m. 2005)

Savannah Guthrie is an American broadcaster, attorney, and television personality best known as a main co-anchor and legal correspondent on the Today show at NBC News. She trained as a attorney and practiced law before transitioning to broadcast journalism, where she has covered high-profile trials, political campaigns, and national events. Guthrie has appeared on major networks and programs, conducting interviews with presidents, celebrities, and cultural figures while reporting on legal and political developments.

Early life and education

Guthrie was born in Melbourne, Australia and raised in Toledo, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Col. Frank B. Guthrie (United States Air Force) and Cathy Guthrie. She attended Amphitheater High School before enrolling at Northwestern University's Medill School for undergraduate studies, where she majored in journalism and political science. Following undergraduate work, she earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, passed the Arizona Bar Examination, and briefly practiced as a litigation attorney at a civil litigation firm in Phoenix, Arizona.

Career

Guthrie's early journalism career included reporting and anchoring roles at local stations such as KVOA-TV, WRC-TV, and WMAQ-TV. She served as a legal correspondent for CourtTV and covered trials including those of Michael Jackson, O. J. Simpson (legacy coverage), and other high-profile criminal matters while at cable and local outlets. Guthrie joined NBC News as a correspondent and later became a national legal and political correspondent, appearing on programs including Today, NBC Nightly News, and Meet the Press as part of her expanding broadcast portfolio. Her coverage extended to national elections, presidential administrations, and breaking news events across the United States.

NBC News and Today show

After joining NBC News, Guthrie became chief legal correspondent and Senior Washington Correspondent, reporting on matters involving the Department of Justice, congressional investigations including hearings before the United States Congress, and Supreme Court decisions at the Supreme Court of the United States. She contributed to network coverage of major events such as the 2016 United States presidential election, the 2020 United States presidential election, and state-level primaries. Guthrie joined the main hosting team of Today as co-host of the third hour before being promoted to co-anchor of the show's main morning broadcast alongside Matt Lauer (predecessor), later partnering with Hoda Kotb after Lauer's departure. In her role, she has conducted interviews with figures including Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Kamala Harris, George W. Bush, and cultural figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Knowles, and Tom Cruise. Guthrie has also appeared on special NBC events including Olympic Games coverage and network news specials.

Legal and journalistic notable work

Guthrie's legal background informed coverage of high-profile trials including those of Michael Jackson, Andrew Cunanan (contextual reporting), and other prominent criminal and civil cases. As an investigative journalist and legal correspondent she reported on matters tied to the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and congressional oversight hearings, covering investigations involving figures such as Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, Michael Cohen, and institutional responses to crises. She moderated and hosted town halls, legal roundtables, and debates involving policy makers from United States Senate and United States House of Representatives committees, and she reported on decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States that affected civil rights and federal law. Guthrie's interviews and on-air exchanges have drawn wide attention, including segments addressing presidential accountability, high-profile criminal indictments, and investigative reporting that intersected with outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and cable commentary on CNN and MSNBC.

Personal life

Guthrie married public relations executive Mike Feldman in 2005; the couple has two children. She has been involved with philanthropic and civic organizations, participating in charity events and benefits linked to institutions such as Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (example appearances), arts institutions, and causes highlighted by celebrity fundraisers. Guthrie balances professional duties with family life in New York City, often appearing on cultural programs, awards ceremonies like the Emmy Awards, and public service campaigns alongside other media figures including Katie Couric, Andrea Mitchell, Rachel Maddow, and Megyn Kelly.

Awards and honors

Guthrie has received recognition from media and journalism organizations for reporting and hosting, including nominations and awards from groups such as the Emmy Awards, National Association of Broadcasters, and journalism societies that honor television news coverage. Her work has been noted in industry rankings and she has been invited to speak at institutions including Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Harvard Kennedy School, and professional gatherings hosted by Poynter Institute and the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Category:American journalists Category:Television anchors from New York City Category:American television news anchors Category:People from Tucson, Arizona