Stephanie Sy

Correspondent/Anchor of PBS NewsHour West at PBS NewsHour

phoenix, arizona, united states

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Special Skills/Accomplishments: *Overseas Press Club Award recipient *Business Emmy Award Recipient *Gracie Women in Media Award Recipient *Report for America Advisory Board Member *Proficient in Mandarin Exceptionally versatile on-air broadcast journalist and content producer adept at rapidly assimilating complex information under breaking news pressure, conducting newsmaking interviews, and producing compelling news and feature packages.

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Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow

Protests across Iran continued to grow despite a nationwide blackout implemented overnight. What started as street marches against crippling inflation in the autocratic state have quickly grown to become one of Iran’s largest protest movements in years. S... See more

pbs.org•Stephanie Sy•Jan 9, 2026

A year after the devastating LA wildfires, communities struggle with rebuilding

It has been one year since a series of wildfires set parts of Los Angeles ablaze, killing 31 people. In two of the hardest hit areas, Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, residents are still grappling with how to rebuild their homes and communities. Stepha... See more

pbs.org•Stephanie Sy•Jan 7, 2026

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek on his trek around the globe on foot

In the last two years, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek traversed the Chinese countryside, marched along the Korean Demilitarized Zone and fended off grizzly bears in Alaska. Now, his expedition from Africa to the tip of South America crosses int... See more

pbs.org•Stephanie Sy•Jan 1, 2026

Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD

Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/art-therapy-programs-give-hope-to-veterans-facing-ptsd Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Audio Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and... See more

pbs.org•Stephanie Sy•Dec 29, 2025

A look back at 2025's chart-toppers, best songs and standout artists

Music in 2025 has had it all, from breakout new artists and big stars continuing to top the charts, to AI-generated artists igniting fierce debate online. To help us sift through the year in music, Stephanie Sy speaks with freelance music writer and criti... See more

pbs.org•Stephanie Sy•Dec 28, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies, International Relations at University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated: 1999

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Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow

A year after the devastating LA wildfires, communities struggle with rebuilding

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Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD

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Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow

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