Steve Lookner

Stephen Lookner (born April 14, 1971) is an American television writer, producer, and news anchor. He is known for his work as a comedy writer for several shows during the 1990s and early 2000s. He currently serves as the lead anchor for the online news program Agenda-Free TV.

Early life and education Lookner was born on April 14, 1971. Lookner attended Harvard University, where he wrote for The Harvard Lampoon, a student humor publication known for producing writers who later worked in American television and film. He later earned a master's degree from Tufts University and an additional master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Television writing and production After graduating from Harvard, Lookner pursued a career in television comedy writing. He worked as a writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live and the sitcom Seinfeld during the 1990s.

Lookner later served as a co-executive producer on the Comedy Central series Mind of Mencia, which starred comedian Carlos Mencia and ran from 2005 to 2008.

Digital media and journalism In 2017, Lookner wrote for Right Side Broadcasting Network, a digital media outlet that livestreams political events and rallies.

Coverage of YouTube-based news livestreaming has cited Agenda-Free TV as an example of independent digital journalism operating outside traditional cable and broadcast news models.

As of 2025, Agenda-Free TV has accumulated hundreds of thousands of subscribers and more than one hundred million total views.

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