Dana Bash Biography And Wiki
Dana Ruth Bash, born on June 15, 1971, is an American journalist and news anchor. She presently hosts Inside Politics and co-anchors State of the Union on CNN. Dana was born as Dana Ruth Schwartz in Manhattan, New York City, and comes from a Jewish family.
Age
Dana Bash, an American journalist and news anchor, was born on June 15, 1971. She is currently 52 years old.
Height and Weight
Bash has an average height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 meters) and a weight of around 56 kilograms (122 pounds).
Hobbies
In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and friends.
Education
She attended Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey, and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political communications from George Washington University. During her college years, she interned at NBC, CBS, and CNN, demonstrating her dedication to journalism and commitment to learning the industry’s intricacies. Her academic journey laid the foundation for her successful career in media and reporting.
Family and Siblings
Dana was born into a Jewish family. Her father, Stuart Schwartz, worked as an ABC News producer and served as the senior broadcast producer for Good Morning America. Her mother, Frances (née Weinman) Schwartz, was a respected educator and author in Jewish studies. Dana’s maternal grandmother, Teri Vidor Weinman, was a Hungarian Jew who, along with her husband, escaped to the U.S. in October 1941. Tragically, Teri’s parents and sister were murdered at Auschwitz during the occupation of Hungary in 1944. Dana also has a younger brother named David Schwartz.
Husband and Marriage
Dana Bash was first married to U.S. military personnel Jeremy Bash from 1998 to 2007. After their nearly decade-long marriage ended in divorce, she married fellow CNN correspondent John King in 2008. They had a son, Jonah Frank King, in June 2011, but their marriage ended in 2012 after living separately for several months. Currently, Dana is in a long-distance relationship with actor Spencer Garrett.
Career
Dana started her career at CNN as a producer, working on weekend programs like Late Edition, Evans & Novak, and Inside Politics. She specialized in covering the United States Senate and eventually became CNN’s Chief Congressional Correspondent. Dana Bash hosted the 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, where Kamala Harris made her notable “That little girl was me” statement to Joe Biden. In 2021, she joined Jake Tapper as the co-host of CNN’s Sunday morning show, State of the Union. Most recently, in April 2023, Dana succeeded John King as the solo anchor of Inside Politics.
Salary and Net worth
As CNN’s chief political correspondent, Dana Bash earns an impressive annual salary of $3.5 million1. Dana Bash has an estimated net worth of $10 million dedication to political reporting and anchoring has contributed to her financial success.
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