Short questions with Dana Perino for Dagen McDowell

You’ve seen us on display screen, however have you ever ever puzzled what we’re like off-camera? 

For the previous few months, I’ve loved checking in with a few of your favourite Fox personalities to study extra about who they’re behind the scenes. 

What’s the one factor Jesse Watters couldn’t stay with out? What’s Bill Hemmer’s favourite Halloween costume? And what’s sitting on Greg Gutfeld’s nightstand?

But that is not all! The enjoyable is simply getting began.

This week, we’re excited to shine the highlight on Dagen McDowell, who joined the FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchor in Sept. 2007. She seems every day on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria” (weekdays 6-9 a.m. ET).

She additionally makes common appearances throughout Fox News Channel packages comparable to “Outnumbered” (weekdays 12-1 p.m. ET), “CAVUTO Live” (Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET) and “The Five” (weekdays 5-6 p.m. ET).

P.S. We have a lot extra in retailer for you. Stay tuned every week for new editions of “Short Questions with Dana Perino” — and if there’s a query you need solutions to or a suggestion for the individual I ought to interview subsequent, depart a be aware within the feedback part under.

In this week’s “Short questions with Dana Perino,” Dagen McDowell reveals her three favourite films, the one factor individuals can be shocked to study her — and the one phrase she’d use to explain America.   (Fox News)

Q: You’re a southern lady residing in a concrete jungle. Let’s discuss execs and cons. What do you’re keen on about residing within the metropolis? And on the flip facet, what do you miss most about residing down South? 

DMcD: In New York City (the place I moved in 1994), I really feel like I’m residing on the heart of the universe. This is the place you’ll find the best artwork, theater, music and meals. 

On and on. Any time, day or night time. 

I like that I don’t need to personal a automotive and that I can stay “small,” as my mama would have stated. To her, that meant residing merely. 

Here, you don’t have the house to build up many belongings. Life is about your adventures, not your possessions.

“Life is about your adventures, not your possessions.”

Con: NYC is filthy-dirty.

I miss the quiet of my tiny hometown. And my household. 

But I’ve made my NYC neighborhood right into a small city. You solely need to say good morning to everybody you see (there are not any strangers, simply individuals you haven’t gotten to know but) and ask individuals their names in the event that they stay or work within the few blocks round your condominium. 

Being caught in NYC throughout COVID with these of us amplified this sense of group.

Q: You graduated from Wake Forest University with a level in artwork historical past. What do you assume is most useful a couple of liberal arts training? 

DMcD: I majored in artwork historical past as a result of I cherished artwork and deliberate on working in a museum. I acquired to develop my writing and important considering abilities and stay in Venice, Italy.

I’d most likely select a unique main right now. Back then, Wake Forest was one-tenth the worth it’s right now. 

“Today I’d skip college altogether. I’d find work right out of high school and learn on the job.”

These ridiculous faculty prices pressure college students to get levels in areas that result in decent-paying jobs proper out of the gate. 

Actually, right now I’d skip faculty altogether. 

I’d discover work proper out of highschool and study on the job.

Q: If you had been to prepare a film marathon that includes your all-time favourite movies, what three films would high your checklist? Bonus: What snacks would you serve?

DMcD: “Goodfellas.” “All About Eve.” “Fargo.”

In that order.

And I’d make nachos.

Q: What is one factor that folks can be shocked to study you? 

DMcD: I alluded to this above. I’m tremendous pleasant to good strangers.

Q: What southern consolation meals by no means fails to elevate your spirits?

DMcD: Steamed blue crabs. Picked outdoors on a picnic desk lined in newspaper with household.

Q: Name a second or a possibility that modified your life. 

DMcD: There are many. Getting a cellphone name from Neil Cavuto about 21 years in the past asking if I wish to work at Fox News regardless that I had by no means had a TV job earlier than.

Q: What is probably the most adventurous factor you’ve ever performed? 

DMcD: Backpacking by way of Europe alone.

“We have guaranteed personal freedoms because of the Bill of Rights (thanks to Patrick Henry). That is something exquisitely American.”

Mountain-biking lots of the hardest trails round Moab, Utah.

Moving to New York City alone. Arriving on a prepare with a duffle bag.

Q: If you needed to describe America in a single phrase, what phrase would you select and why? 

DMcD: Freedom. We have assured private freedoms due to the Bill of Rights (due to Patrick Henry). That is one thing exquisitely American.

Q: What is one factor that you just assume each girl ought to attempt a minimum of as soon as in her life? 

DMcD: Being alone. No roommates. No accomplice. Soloness.

Q: What is your favourite factor about working at Fox News? 

DMcD: The individuals and their tireless work ethic.

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To learn all of Dana Perino’s earlier “Short Questions” interviews for Fox News Digital, try this (lengthy) checklist!

For her interview with Lydia Hu, click on right here. 

For her interview with Brian Brenberg, click on right here. 

For her interview with Jackie DeAngelis, click on right here. 

For her interview with Claudia Cowan, click on right here. 

For her interview with Max Gorden, click on right here. 

For her interview with Jared Cohen, click on right here. 

For her interview with William La Jeunesse, click on right here.

For her interview with Matt Finn, click on right here.

For her interview with Rich Edson, click on right here.

For her interview with Gov. Chris Sununu, click on right here. 

For her interview with Ross Rayburn, click on right here. 

For her interview with Mark Meredith, click on right here.

For her interview with Emily Compagno, click on right here.

For her interview with Chad Pergram, click on right here.

For her interview with Mike Emanuel, click on right here. 

For her interview with Gillian Turner, click on right here. 

For her interview with Madison Alworth, click on right here. 

For her interview with Nate Foy, click on right here.

For her interview with Laura Ingraham, click on right here. 

For her interview with 5 New York FOX reporters, click on right here. 

For her interview with Katie Pavlich, click on right here.

For her interview with Guy Benson, click on right here. 

For her interview with Pete Hegseth, click on right here. 

For her interview with Sandra Smith, click on right here. 

For her interview with Nicolas Yannicelli, click on right here.

For her interview with Abby Hornacek, click on right here. 

For her interview with Elise Bitter, click on right here. 

For her interview with Brian Kilmeade, click on right here.

For her interview with Kennedy, click on right here.

For her interview with John Roberts, click on right here. 

For her interview with Janice Dean, click on right here. 

For her interview with Charles Payne, click on right here.

For her interview with Trey Gowdy, click on right here.

For her interview with Johnny “Joey” Jones, click on right here. 

For her interview with Bill Melugin, click on right here. 

For her interview with Jimmy Failla, click on right here. 

For her interview with Tyrus, click on right here. 

For her interview with Ainsley Earhardt, click on right here.

For her interview with Lawrence Jones, click on right here. 

For her interview with Dr. Arash Akhavan, click on right here. 

For her interview with Martha MacCallum, click on right here.

For her interview with Bret Baier, click on right here. 

For her interview with Kayleigh McEnany, click on right here.

For her interview with Harold Ford Jr., click on right here. 

For her interview with Shannon Bream, click on right here.

For her interview with Jessica Tarlov, click on right here.

For her interview with Leo Terrell, click on right here.

For her interview with Geraldo Rivera, click on right here.

For her interview with Clay Travis, click on right here

For her interview with Bill Hemmer, click on right here. 

For her interview with Greg Gutfeld, click on right here.

For her interview with Benjamin Hall, click on right here.

For her interview with Judge Jeanine Pirro, click on right here.

For her interview with Jesse Watters, click on right here.

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