Today: October 9, 2026
Nick Valencia is a veteran, Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist with over two decades of experience. After 13 years as a CNN national correspondent and 19 years with the network, he launched his own independent newsroom, NVN, in June 2025. Known for his empathetic, character-driven storytelling and high-impact investigative reporting on civil rights, natural disasters, and border crises, Nick has successfully bridged traditional media and digital platforms—accumulating over 160 million social media views. Recognized by Pew Research, the Reuters Institute, and NAHJ, he continues to shape the future of modern journalism.
In Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District—one of the closest House races in the country—Democrat Bob Brooks sent a radio DJ in his place, while Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie’s office never responded. So Nick Valencia took the questions straight to Allentown’s doorsteps…
