Matt Schudel is an obituary writer at The Washington Post. With a passion for arts and entertainment, he delves into the lives of notable figures, often reflecting on their contributions to culture and society. His work has been featured in various outlets, including The Independent, The Baltimore Sun, and The Boston Globe.
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Matt Schudel’s coverage is largely focused on obituaries and profile features related to entertainment and sports figures. He may be interested in expert commentary from individuals who can provide insights into the lives, careers, or impacts of prominent figures within these industries.
Given his focus on national coverage in the United States, he may particularly value sources with direct connections to the individuals being featured or those with deep knowledge of specific aspects of their lives or work. Additionally, pitches relating to breaking news or evolving stories in the world of entertainment and sports could also pique his interest.
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Cleo Laine, an English singer who moved easily among musical genres with a dazzling vocal range of almost five octaves and who nurtured a dual career
By: Matt Schudel
He provided on-the-scene updates for Westinghouse stations and witnessed Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential swearing-in on Air Force One.
By: Matt Schudel
Across 34 years at The Washington Post, he reported on the King assassination, covered antiwar protests in D.C. and prepared lively obituaries for major figures.
Mr. Samuelson, shown in 2019, wrote three books, including 2008's “The Great Inflation and Its Aftermath,” which traced the gradual growth of inflation in the 1960s and '70s.
Robert J. Samuelson, who sought to explain the implications of unemployment, inflation and government spending to ordinary readers for more than 40
For more than 40 years, he helped readers make sense of economics and society. His plainspoken columns were informed by his classically conservative views.
By: Matt Schudel
He helped guide Pulitzer Prize-winning projects, including coverage of Russian election interference in 2016 and the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
By: Matt Schudel
Dan Eggen, a longtime Washington Post reporter and editor who worked on three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects and helped shape the newspaper's
Sonny Rollins, the “saxophone colossus” who was widely considered America's greatest living jazz musician and whose musical eloquence and inventiveness
By: Matt Schudel
Sonny Rollins, the “saxophone colossus” who was widely considered America's greatest living jazz musician and whose musical eloquence and inventiveness
