Tony Dokoupil is one of the most talked about journalists of all time, all thanks to his long career in broadcasting as well as his notorious involvement in the drug world. The American journalist has collaborated with various media outlets, contributing to both international and local news. Interestingly, he has excelled in both his career and married life. Find out below all the interesting details you need to know about him.

Tony Dokoupil – Bio

Tony Dokoupil has not disclosed the exact day he was born, but sources say he was born in 1981. He was raised by parents Ann Dokoupil and Anthony Edward Dokoupil during what he has publicly described as being full of sour-sweet experiences. As a child, he never enjoyed traveling but often went with his mother.

Tony lived under the impression that his parents were wealthy, little did he know that his mother was involved in drug deals and her many trips were basically to raise drug money. With such wealth he shrugged his shoulders at the ex-President of the United States; George Bush’s grandchildren who attended the same private school with him. He often thought his father was a real estate mogul, but in his later years he learned about both his drug addiction and drug problems. Unfortunately, his father’s actions caught up with him and he was raised by his mother alone.

When his father left, Tony and his mother experienced severe hardship. They vacated their expensive home and purchased a modest apartment in Maryland. Eventually, Dokoupil dropped out of school and took his father’s place as a marijuana smuggler. He was successful in his trade for a few years, making a lot of money and also losing some.

While Tony Dokunpil was earning his living, he went back to enrolling at the George Washington University of Business. There he studied communication and marketing and graduated summa cum laude in 2003 with a BBA. He then earned a master’s degree from Columbia University in 2005. He also has a Ph.D. in media studies.

career

Tony Dokoupil’s career took shape while he was in college. He began working as a writer and editor for Newsweek Periscope. Three years later he got a bigger job as senior writer for The Daily Beast and Newsweek. Shortly after getting the job, he began working for NBC News. He spent three years with them before joining MSNBC, where he worked as a reporter. He worked tirelessly and was well acquainted with the ethics of broadcasting. He covered various local and international news.

Born in Maimi, he then joined CBSChannel News, where he currently works as a correspondent. His notable works include reports on the presidential primary, the Paris Climate Agreement, the armed occupation of Oregan states, and the Flintstone water crisis. He has also graced several shows and programs such as C BS Sunday Morning , Fresh Air , Morning Edition , CNN , Today Show , 20/20 , and MSNBC.

In addition to his broadcasting career, Tony Dokoupil is also a published author. He published a book called The Last Pirate Someday in 2014.

Tony Dokoupil’s parents

The talented journalist was born in the USparents and grew up in a drug shelter. His father, Anthony Edward Dokoupil, is said to have spent his life separated from his family. He was a drug addict and a marijuana smuggler. His mother, Ann Dokoupil, who raised him single-handedly, was also heavily involved in the drug business. After his father was caught, his mother struggled to raise him. Today, Tony doesn’t forget his good times with his mother so easily, since he always mentions her in most of his interviews.

Family life – children of Katy Tur’s husband

Tony Dokoupil married his longtime sweetheart Katy Tur. The two first met in the makeup room at MSNBC, where he previously worked. They soon began a relationship and on January 28, 2017, they got engaged. After a nine-month engagement, the two exchanged vows in the Utah desert without any fanfare, network or any paparazzi involved with wedding ceremonies. Even so, they have had a few guests who have traveled far to share in their joy.

On December 13, 2018, Katy Tur publicly revealed that they were expecting their first child together. Then, on April 13, 2019, their adorable son Theodore Dokoupil was born. Katy Tur currently works as a correspondent for NBC News. She is of Jewish descent and the daughter of two famous journalists – Marika Gerrard and Zoe Tur.

What’s more, prior to his union with Katy, Tony was married to a mysterious woman with whom he had two children. a son and a daughter whose identities are unknown.

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