Vitus Spehar is an award-winning digital journalist, podcaster, and content creator making news more human and accessible.

Creator of Under the Desk News, V has built a following of over 4.7 million by delivering current events with clarity, empathy, and wit. They tackle topics from Gen Z voter engagement to gender-affirming care, and their reporting has included interviews with Presidents Biden and Obama, Vice President Harris, and key cabinet members.

V has covered major political and cultural moments—including the 2024 Democratic National Convention and the Paris Olympics for TikTok—and contributed to outlets such as The Washington Post, The L.A. Times, and NBC News.

Recognized with a Special Achievement Webby Award, a Shorty Award for News Creator of the Year, and as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Digital Voices of 2025, V is a sought-after speaker on authenticity, resilience, and civic engagement.

They are currently working on their debut book with Zando Publishing, coming early 2026.

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