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Connie Chung on Her Historic Career, Combating Sexism and Generation Connie

Season 2024 Episode 7072 | 17m 51s

Connie Chung was a trailblazer in the field of television news. She was the first Asian-American woman -- and among the first women -- ever to anchor a major network newscast. Chung's new memoir "Connie" tells of her adventures in breaking down the gender barrier in a male-dominated industry. Chung joins Walter Isaacson to share the story of her career.

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