Short questions with Dana Perino for Mark Meredith

You've seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we're like off-camera? 

For the last few months, I’ve enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. 

What's the one thing Jesse Watters couldn’t live without? What's Bill Hemmer’s favorite Halloween costume? And what's sitting on Greg Gutfeld’s nightstand? 

But that's not all! The fun is just getting started.

This week, we're excited to shine the spotlight on Washington, D.C.-based correspondent Mark Meredith. He joined Fox News Channel in 2019. 

Among other assignments, Mark contributed to FNC's 2022 Midterm election coverage. Previously, he provided the latest breaking election night news from North Carolina during FNC’s Democracy 2020 election coverage, in addition to providing reports on the 2020 election cycle from various locations throughout the country. He also provided breaking news coverage of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

P.S. We have so much more in store for you. Stay tuned each week for new editions of "Short Questions with Dana Perino" — and if there’s a question you want answers to or a suggestion for the person I should interview next, leave a note in the comments section below. 

Short Questions with Dana Perino — Mark Meredith (Fox News)

Q: Let’s start with a little background. Where are you from? Where’d you go to school? And what local markets did you work in prior to joining Fox?

MM: Born and raised in the Atlanta suburbs, proud Georgia bulldog — and worked my way up the ladder from Myrtle Beach to Denver to small outlets in D.C.

Q: You’ve covered a number of big stories since starting here at Fox. Which one stands out to you as your favorite assignment to date and why?

MM: Covering President Biden’s first flight on Air Force One was memorable, as it was my first trip on the presidential plane, too. 

It was a very short flight to Wilmington, but for me, it was a lifelong bucket list item checked off. 

I’ve done it since, but I felt like I was living the 1997 movie — just no bad guys. I couldn’t have been more excited.

Q: Imagine I’m sending you on an epic all-American food road trip. Lobster rolls in Cape Cod, deep dish in Chicago, Gumbo in New Orleans — you get the picture. Which U.S. city do you think would steal the show and what iconic food would be its crowning glory?

MM: I would have to argue New York City, just due to the sheer selection of the wide varieties of pizza, Chinese and Italian delicacies. 

It's not that one cuisine would stand out. It’s just a city that offers everything.

Q: Washington, D.C., the heart of our nation's history, is home to countless iconic monuments and museums. Each one tells a unique story about the fabric of America. I loved visiting them when I lived in D.C. many years ago. What is your favorite national monument or museum to visit in D.C. and why?

MM: That’s easy. The Lincoln Memorial. 

From the majestic views of the entire mall to the historic inspiration Lincoln provides, there’s nothing else quite like it in D.C.

Q: In an alternate universe where you have a different career, what would you be doing?

MM: Delta Airlines pilot — and balancing life both in the air and on the ground, I hope.

Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be, and what would your superhero name be?

MM: I would fly and as for a name … how about the Powerful Perino? I dunno — tough question!

Q: What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

MM: Becoming a father, hands down. It took me a few months to find my footing, but I am so proud to be a dad.

"It took me a few months to find my footing, but I am so proud to be a dad."

Q: You are often seen reporting live from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. If you could host a dinner party at the White House with any three former U.S. presidents, dead or alive, who would you invite?

MM: Lincoln, Kennedy and Reagan.

Q: What's a classic novel you think everyone should read at least once?

MM: "The Great Gatsby."

Q: If you could hop on a plane right now and go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

MM: Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's been on my bucket list for years and I would love to see the mix of European and South American cultures in a city without experiencing too much jetlag. 

I’m still trying to sell my wife to take the trip.

Q: What do you love most about working for Fox News?

MM: Easiest question yet. The people. I was very nervous when I started — unsure what to expect. 

"The people who work here have become like family and it’s the best-kept secret in the journalism industry."

The people who work here have become like family and it’s the best-kept secret in the journalism industry. Fox employees are hardworking, caring and try each day to build a better product.

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To read all of Dana Perino's earlier "Short Questions" interviews for Fox News Digital, check out this (long) list!

For her interview with Emily Compagno, click here. 

For her interview with Chad Pergram, click here. 

For her interview with Mike Emanuel, click here. 

For her interview with Gillian Turner, click here. 

For her interview with Madison Alworth, click here. 

For her interview with Nate Foy, click here.

For her interview with Laura Ingraham, click here. 

For her interview with five New York FOX reporters, click here. 

For her interview with Katie Pavlich, click here.

For her interview with Guy Benson, click here. 

For her interview with Pete Hegseth, click here. 

For her interview with Sandra Smith, click here. 

For her interview with Nicolas Yannicelli, click here. 

For her interview with Abby Hornacek, click here. 

For her interview with Elise Bitter, click here. 

For her interview with Brian Kilmeade, click here.

For her interview with Kennedy, click here. 

For her interview with John Roberts, click here. 

For her interview with Janice Dean, click here. 

For her interview with Charles Payne, click here. 

For her interview with Trey Gowdy, click here. 

For her interview with Johnny "Joey" Jones, click here. 

For her interview with Bill Melugin, click here. 

For her interview with Jimmy Failla, click here. 

For her interview with Tyrus, click here. 

For her interview with Ainsley Earhardt, click here. 

For her interview with Lawrence Jones, click here. 

For her interview with Dr. Arash Akhavan, click here. 

For her interview with Martha MacCallum, click here. 

For her interview with Bret Baier, click here. 

For her interview with Kayleigh McEnany, click here.

For her interview with Harold Ford Jr., click here. 

For her interview with Shannon Bream, click here. 

For her interview with Jessica Tarlov, click here.

For her interview with Leo Terrell, click here.

For her interview with Geraldo Rivera, click here. 

For her interview with Clay Travis, click here.

For her interview with Bill Hemmer, click here. 

For her interview with Greg Gutfeld, click here. 

For her interview with Benjamin Hall, click here. 

For her interview with Judge Jeanine Pirro, click here.

For her interview with Jesse Watters, click here. 

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Dana Perino currently serves as a co-anchor of "America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer & Dana Perino" (weekdays 9-11 a.m. ET) and also serves as co-host of "The Five" (weekdays 5-6 p.m. ET) and "Dana Perino's Book Club" on Fox Nation. She joined the network in 2009 as a contributor. Follow her on Twitter@DanaPerino.