
David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY News reporter covering the New Jersey Statehouse and general assignments. David recently served as lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He’s reported on a number of major news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Superstorm Sandy, Bridgegate, and the 9/11 Terror Attacks. David is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he studied cinema.
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