Barbara Simpson

Barbara Allan Simpson is an American retired TV reporter, news anchor, and conservative radio talk show host.

Early life and education

Simpson was born Barbara Allan in New York City and raised in Ocean [County, New Jersey]. Her parents were Rose, of Italian descent, and John Allan, a Croatian immigrant. She has a brother, Henry Allan.
She graduated from Georgian Court College with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1958 and later earned a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University.

Career

Academic

Simpson was an assistant professor and chair of the textiles and clothing department at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles and was on the faculty of a similar department at Michigan State University.

Personal

Simpson is an experienced markswoman. A Roman Catholic, she lives in Moraga, California. She has two daughters, Elizabeth Zubkoff and Patricia Simpson.