Lauren Magarino

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
A small bridge over the Loch Raven Reservoir in Glen Arm, Md.

President To Hold Infrastructure Talks

A health worker administers a vaccine for COVID-19 in Hyderabad, India

Global Support For Easing Vaccine Patent Rules Grows

Brandon Mitchell

Juror In Derek Chauvin Murder Trial Speaks Out

Still from footage of scene before Ma'Khia Bryant shooting

New Video Shows Scene Before Police Shooting Of Ma'Khia Bryant

Fans buy beer at a Cubs game

Back In The Ballpark During A Pandemic

Capitol Police investigate the scene after a car crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Armed Man Rams Car Into 2 Capitol Police; 1 Officer, Suspect Killed

President Joe Biden speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the East Room of the White House.

Pres. Biden Hosts First Cabinet Meeting, Pushes Infrastructure Plan

Pro-democracy activist holds signs outside a Hong Kong courthouse.

7 Pro-Democracy Advocates Convicted In Hong Kong For Roles In Protests

A booklet describing unemployment benefits.

Weekly Jobless Claims Increase Despite Signs Of Improved Labor Market

Marijuana plants at a grow facility in Ravena, New York.

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Expunges Prior Convictions

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

U.S. Border Patrol agents.

CBP Sending More Agents To U.S.-Mexico Border

Spring break tourists in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Curfew Frustrates Spring Breakers And Locals

Unidentified aerial phenomena

Task Force Report On UFO Intelligence Expected By June 1

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Accuser's Lawyer Objects to State Assembly Investigator Pick

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Gov. Cuomo Maintains Power Despite Scandals

Aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Larry Schwartz

New York Governor's Office Accused Of Launching Pressure Campaign

People wearing masks at airport

TSA Offers Tips As Travelers Return To Airports

Woman receives vaccine

Mexico Relies On New Chinese Vaccines To Fight COVID-19

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, speak with Oprah Winfrey

Royal Fallout After Prince Harry And Meghan Interview Airs

12-year-old transgender swimmer sits by the pool

State Lawmakers Push To Ban Trans Athletes From Girls' Sports

"And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" by Dr. Seuss

6 Dr. Seuss Books Pulled By Publisher Over Racist Imagery

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

New York Gov. Cuomo Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations

Migrant children

White House Reopens Trump-Era Facility For Migrant Children

Elijah McClain, 23, who died in police custody in 2019

Review: Probe Into Elijah McClain's Death Was 'Flawed'

Sen. Ted Cruz aboard plane

Sen. Cruz Visits CancĂșn As Constituents Face Cold, Water Crisis

Person receives vaccine

White House Doesn't Recommend Mandating Vaccines For Teachers

Nurses picket over mask shortage

Hospitals Ration N95 Masks Despite Ample Stockpiles

President Joe Biden

Pres. Biden Issues Executive Orders On Immigration, Foreign Policy

Pharmacist fills a syringe with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Federal Government To Open 2 COVID Vaccine Sites In California