Dana Bash Biography
Dana Bash is a well-known American anchor and journalist who currently works as CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent. She Bash was one of the women honored at Elle magazine’s 2014 Washington Women’s Power List event.
She has made her impressive presence in the world of political journalism and she has established herself as a presenter of CNN’s political Town Hall feature. With her expertise in fostering meaningful and passionate debate, she hosted her CNN first debate on her 2020 election cycle in Detroit, providing a platform for candidates to articulate their vision and policies.
In addition, she took on the important responsibility of hosting the final Democratic presidential debate of the term in Washington, D.C. moderately. Her deft emcee helped shape the conversation and shine a light on the issues that mattered to her audience. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to broadcast journalism, she received the 2019 Sol Taishov Award, a esteemed award for excellence in broadcast journalism, from the National Press Foundation. This prestigious award confirms the company’s commitment to providing quality news and analysis while maintaining the highest journalistic standards.
Her journey into the media industry began during her college days and she gained valuable experience through internships at renowned news outlets such as NBC, CBS and CNN. Through this her hands-on experience, she got to know the industry and laid the foundation for her future success. In recognition of her dedication and achievements, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in humanitarian literature from Franklin Pierce College in Lynge, New Hampshire. After graduating, she joined CNN as a producer, working on various weekend shows such as Late Edition, Evans & Novak, and Inside Politics. Her talent and dedication soon led her to specialize in producing shows centered around the U.S. Senate, providing extensive coverage and analysis of the nation’s Congress.
Her contributions have been well received and she was honored in 2014 at Elle magazine’s ‘Washington’s Women Power List’ event, where she joins other influential women who have made their mark in politics.
During the all-important 2016 presidential primary debate, she played the role of the lead questioner, asking insightful questions about six of the seven prime-time primary debates hosted by CNN. Her expertise in navigating complex political debates and deriving fact-based answers has made her an indispensable member of the debate team. Additionally, she demonstrated her versatility as a co-anchor for CNN Election Center during Election Night specials, ensuring viewers received accurate and timely coverage. She also served as main anchor for Jake Tupper on CNN’s acclaimed political show, State of the Union, cementing her position as a trusted voice in political journalism.
As part of her extensive coverage of the 2016 presidential campaign, she conducted in-depth sit-down interviews with the majority of candidates. From Donald Trump to Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Senator Bernie Sanders, Jeb Bush and Governor John Kasich, she interacted with candidates and gave viewers insightful insights into their politics and vision of the country.
Dana Bash Age
Danna will be 51 in 2022. She was born on June 15, 1971 in New York City, New York. She celebrates her birthday on June 15th.
Dana Bash Height
Dana’s height is 1.72 m and her weight is medium. Information regarding her weight and other body measurements will be updated soon.
Dana Bash Family and Father
Dana was born and raised in Manhattan, New York, to ABC News producer Stuart Schwartz, who was executive broadcast producer on Good Morning America, and writer Francis Weinman Schwartz. She grew up in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey
Dana Bash Education
Bash attended Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey. She graduated from George Washington University with honors and a BA in Political Communication.
While she was in school, she had internships at NBC, CBS, and CNN. On May 12, 2018, Bash was awarded an honorary doctorate in humanitarian literature from Franklin Pierce College in Lynge, New Hampshire.
Dana Bash Husband
Dana has been married twice. She is married to her first husband, Jeremy Bash, who would become CIA Chief of Staff and Chief of Defense Department under President Barack Obama. After splitting from Jeremy Bash, Dana married her second husband, John King, in 2008, gave birth to a son named Jonah in June 2011, and separated from King in 2012.
Dana Bash’s Net Worth
Dana has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million as of 2023. She amassed this amount through her career as a news reporter for CNN and other networks she previously worked for.