U.S. HISPANIC
Alicia Menéndez joins new network Fusion as anchor based in Miami
Maribel Ramos-Weiner| 23 de mayo de 2013
For the last year Menéndez has been a host on Internet-based video streaming network HuffPost Live
Alicia Menéndez is joining the new network Fusion as an anchor. Shell deliver the top stories of the day with her signature brand of insightful analysis and commentary, leading a smart conversation about political news, social issues and world events.Fast Company recently called Menéndez thoughtful, smart and seemingly unflusterable on camera, and she has been a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.For the last year Menéndez has been a host on Internet-based video streaming network HuffPost Live. She interviewed a wide-range of celebrities and newsmakers, from Eliot Spitzer and John Leguizamo to Alex Jones, Dr. Oz and Jazz, a 12-year-old transgender activist. She co-anchored 5 hours of breaking news coverage during the hunt for the alleged Boston bombers and 6 hours of live coverage on Election Night.Menéndez also produced and co-hosted a one-hour political talk show for SiriusXM/National Latino Broadcasting. Power Play was an in-depth look at politics and policy, offering perspectives from both sides of the aisle.Before starting her career in media, she worked on increasing political participation among women, minority communities and young Americans for many years.A skilled interviewer and gifted broadcaster, Menéndez will be an important voice on Fusion. She will be based in Miami, starting June 17.
