The Young Turks
Matthew Sheffield is a seasoned media professional currently serving as a National Correspondent at The Young Turks since August 2022, where Matthew produces written and multimedia content focused on U.S. issues. Prior to this role, Matthew was a self-employed Media and Technology Consultant from July 2006 to August 2022, providing expertise in IT operations and infrastructure to clients. Experience includes positions such as Social Syndication Editor at The Hill, where Matthew coordinated projects across departments, and Reporter at Salon Media Group, Inc., focusing on politics and technology trends. Additionally, Matthew worked as a Producer for The Flipside and held the role of Managing Editor at the Washington Examiner. Matthew holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Young Turks
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Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary)The Young Turks (Winner - 2011 Shorty Award for Best News/Politics Profile, Best Political Podcast & Best Political News Site of2009) were the first original talk show on Sirius satellite radio and the first live, daily webcast on the internet. But that is not the revolution.We are a rare show that combines all of the news that people care about in one place. We are not afraid to talk about politics and entertainment and sports and pop culture. But that is not the revolution either.The real revolution is in daring to be honest with people. We dont patronize our viewers or lie to them. We have real conversations and deliver the news honestly.