JODI KANTOR is the author of THE OBAMAS (Little Brown), which coincidentally is the same name of the First Family of the Unites States of America. In addition to writing a best-selling, critically acclaimed book which delves into the family life of the President, she is also The New York Times Washington Correspondent. Kantor was the youngest person to ever edit a section of The New York Times. She spoke about her experience and work with CATIE LAZARUS on Employee of the Month. www.jodikantor.net

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH (EOTM) is a talk show about dreamy jobs. That said, not everyone who is living their dream qualifies for the prestigious EMPLOYEE of the MONTH award. Dictators and parking ticket officers are ineligible.

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