Marty Griffin Bio | Wiki
Marty Griffin is a popular American investigative reporter and radio talk show host. Currently, he is serving at KDKA-TV and KDKA-AM radio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Previously he served as a journalist in Wichita Falls, Texas. Later on, Marty returned to Pittsburgh to serve for KDKA-TV and KDKA Radio in 2003. In addition, he hosts The Inside Story with Marty Griffin on KDKA Radio.
Marty Griffin Age
He was born on June 12, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Marty is 62 years old.
Marty Griffin Height
He is a man of average stature. Marty Stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.72 m).
Marty Griffin Family
He was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania by his dad and mum. Currently, Marty has not mentioned any information concerning either his parents or if he has siblings.
Marty Griffin Wife
He married his lovely wife named Kristine Sorensen. His wife was born in Winter Park, Florida, United States. However, her birth date is unavailable as of now. His wife is an American Journalist at KDKA-TV since April 2013. Kristine broadcasts the KDKA-TV News at noon and 5 P.M. The couple has three children; two daughters namely, Sophia, and Chloe, and a son named, Vincent.
Marty Griffin Education
After completing his primary and high school education, Marty attended Ohio Campus. Later on, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
Marty Griffin KDKA
He left KDKA’s television station in 2018. Currently, Marty hosts KDKA Radio’s weekday programming from 9 a.m.-to 12 p.m. Wendy Bell, who is his colleague has also faced backlash for her pandemic reporting after she recently questioned whether it was worth shutting down the economy to “save less than one percent of our population” from the coronavirus. Marty was found guilty also of defiant trespass by the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas after an investigative report supposedly showed lax security at a Port Authority of Allegheny County bus garage in 2005.
That charge was overturned on freedom of speech grounds in 2006. Brent Dugan, 60, who is a minister at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, committed suicide in a Mercer County motel room after Griffin had confronted him for visiting an adult bookstore in suburban McKeesport in November 2006. Dugan was not named but was seen in televised promotions for the piece, which KDKA never aired after learning Dugan may have been a threat to himself. Additionally, he repeatedly misgendered Dr. Rachel Levine, who is the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, and the first openly trans official in State History, during a question and answer session, prompting him to apologize on Twitter in May 2020.
John’s other colleagues at KDKA include;
Kristine Sorensen– anchor
Susan Koeppen– reporter
Heather Abraham– anchor
Stacy Smith– anchor
Jasmine Viel – Anchor
John Shumway – anchor
Pat Harvey – anchor
Karen Leigh – anchor
Marty Griffin Illness
He broke the news in September that he was battling throat cancer, precipitated by a diagnosis of human papillomavirus. Marty urged parents to strongly consider getting their children vaccinated. He left his longtime position as an on-air reporter with KDKA television last month and recently launched the website Sparkt.com, which is a new marketing, and branding company.
He alluded to an illness, stating he would explain further during his Monday morning radio broadcast in a cryptic tweet Friday. Marty’s diagnosis started with the recent discovery of a lump under his chin. So far Marty has undergone surgery and plans to take his listeners along from soup to nuts as he said on a Monday morning. As Marty noted, his particular type of cancer has a high survival rate. As of now, he is back to work and he is cancer-free.
Marty Griffin Dr. Rachel Levine
He is in hot water after he misgendered Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender, several times during a press call on Tuesday. Marty repeatedly called Dr. Levine “sir” during a weekly media call with around 70 members of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA). Once, Dr. Levine corrected him: “Please don’t misgender me, it’s so insulting.
His actions have drawn backlash for the entire radio station. Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has canceled a pre-scheduled interview with another reporter for KDKA Radio station, claiming he will not support the station. His colleagues also criticized Marty for his actions. As for another reporter on the call, Marty apologized after being corrected. He later apologized again on Twitter.
Marty Griffin Salary
He is a KDKA reporter, therefore, he earns a decent salary as a reporter. Marty’s average salary is $91,222 per year.
Marty Griffin Net Worth
He is a KDKA KDKA Radio’s weekday programming from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Therefore, Marty has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Marty’s estimated net worth is $901,111.
How Old Is Marty Griffin
He is a 62-year-old who was born on June 12, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States.
Is Marty Griffin Married
He married his lovely wife named Kristine Sorensen. His wife was born in Winter Park, Florida, United States. However, her birth date is unavailable as of now. His wife is an American Journalist at KDKA-TV since April 2013. Kristine broadcasts the KDKA-TV News at noon and 5 P.M. The couple has three children; two daughters namely, Sophia, and Chloe, and a son named, Vincent.
Who Is Marty Griffin
Marty is a popular American investigative reporter and radio talk show host. Currently, he is serving at KDKA-TV and KDKA-AM radio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Previously he served as a journalist in Wichita Falls, Texas. Later on, Marty returned to Pittsburgh to serve for KDKA-TV and KDKA Radio in 2003. In addition, he hosts The Inside Story with Marty Griffin on KDKA Radio.