She Was 23 in the White House Briefing Room — Reagan Reese on Staying Grounded

At just 23 years old, Reagan Reese became one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room — and she had no idea if she was ready.

In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, Reagan shares how she went from Hillsdale College to The Daily Caller, what it’s really like covering the White House in the Trump administration, and why the most important thing young conservatives can do is stay brave, stay curious, and stay grounded.

From unpredictable days chasing breaking news to the quiet habits that keep her sane, Reagan offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at political journalism — and a powerful reminder that politics matters, but it should never become your whole identity.

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Reagan Reese is the White House Correspondent for the Daily Caller and a Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum. She previously reported on education for the Daily Caller News Foundation after graduating from Hillsdale College with degrees in Rhetoric and Public Address and Journalism. At Hillsdale, she captained the Division II softball team, leading them to multiple conference championships.

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0:34 Introduction to Reagan Reese

1:01 From Hillsdale to The Daily Caller

2:03 The call that changed Reagan’s career

2:25 Becoming one of the youngest reporters in the White House briefing room

3:52 Why Gen Z belongs in the room

4:50 What a White House correspondent actually does