Lauren Magarino
Lauren Magarino
Host
Lauren Magarino is host of 'The Why' on Scripps News, an hour-long show for the curious who seek deeper understanding of the stories and issues shaping our world. She joined Scripps News in 2018, and has since served as an anchor, producer and national correspondent. Magarino was raised in Miami, and is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, M-I-Z. When the on-air light is off, you can call her Lo Mags.
Recent Work
Why is there controversy over mortgage fees?
Republican legislatures targeting academic tenure at universities
Is public transit becoming less safe?
How does the organ transplant system work?
How do art appraisers place value on artwork?
Why is the heart the symbol of love?
Malls are adapting to customer tendencies, but can they survive?
Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?
Why did concert tickets get so expensive?
Why Are There Seven Candles For Kwanzaa?
Why Do We Hang Stockings Around Christmas?
Why Does The Lottery Exist?
Why Do We Drink Eggnog?
Why Is College Enrollment Dropping?
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
Why Are Factory Jobs Making A Comeback?
Why Is Quick Quitting Gaining Momentum?
Are Airlines Prepared For Holiday Travel?
Why Are People So Obsessed With True Crime?
Why Do Presidents Pardon Turkeys?
Why Are Migraines So Debilitating?
Why Are Governors Busing Migrants?
Why The Organ At Baseball Games?
Why Is Pumpkin Spice Season So Popular?
How Can We Prepare For Deadly Floods?
Why Does Our Vision Get Worse As We Age?
Why Is Military Recruitment Low?
The Law Behind Presidential Records Belonging To The National Archives
Understanding Maternal Mortality Risks For Black Women
