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Dana Bash
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Bash in 2012
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Dana Ruth Schwartz
June 15, 1971 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | George Washington University (BA) |
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| Employer | CNN |
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| Relatives | Stuart Schwartz (father) |
Dana Ruth Bash (born June 15, 1971) is an American journalist and news anchor. She is known for her work on CNN, where she hosts Inside Politics and co-anchors State of the Union.
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About Dana Bash
Dana Bash was born Dana Ruth Schwartz in Manhattan, New York City. Her mother, Frances Schwartz, was an author and teacher. Her father, Stuart Schwartz, was a producer for ABC News. He worked on the show Good Morning America.
Bash grew up in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey. She went to Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey.
Education and Early Work
Dana Bash studied at George Washington University. She earned a bachelor's degree in political communications. This means she learned how politics and communication work together. While in college, she gained experience by interning at NBC, CBS, and CNN.
In 2018, she received an honorary degree from Franklin Pierce University. This was a special recognition for her achievements.
Career at CNN
After college, Dana Bash started her career at CNN. She began as a producer for weekend shows like Late Edition and Inside Politics. She sometimes filled in as a host for Inside Politics.
Later, she focused on covering the United States Senate. She became CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent. This meant she was the main reporter covering news from the U.S. Congress.
Key Moments in Her Career
In 2014, Elle magazine honored Dana Bash. She was recognized as one of the "Women in Washington Power List."
In 2019, she hosted a debate for the Democratic presidential candidates. During this debate, Kamala Harris made a famous statement to Joe Biden.
In 2021, Dana Bash became a co-host of CNN's Sunday morning show, State of The Union. She hosts this show with Jake Tapper.
In April 2023, CNN announced that Bash would become the main host of Inside Politics. She took over from John King.
In 2024, she helped lead important political debates. She co-moderated a Republican Primary Debate in Iowa. She also co-moderated the 2024 presidential election debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Personal Life
Dana Bash has one child, a son born in 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Dana Bash para niños
