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Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
September 8, 1972 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
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| Education | Santa Monica College University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
| Occupation | Political commentator Game show host Television personality |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Political party | Republican (formerly) Independent |
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Dave Lee
(m. 2000; div. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery (born September 8, 1972), known simply as Kennedy, is an American TV host, radio personality, and writer. She shares her ideas about politics and is known for her work on MTV and later on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. She is a regular guest host on Fox's Outnumbered and The Five. She also hosts a podcast called Kennedy Saves The World.
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Early Life and Education
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 8, 1972. She grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon, which is a town near Portland. Kennedy and her two brothers were raised by their mother. Her family background includes Romanian and Scottish heritage.
She went to Lakeridge High School. After high school, she studied at Santa Monica College. She then transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a degree in philosophy in 2005.
As a teenager, Kennedy gained experience working as a DJ at KROQ radio in Los Angeles. She was known by the nickname "the Virgin Kennedy" during her time there.
Career Highlights
Kennedy started her career as a VJ on MTV in 1992. She hosted a popular show called Alternative Nation from 1992 to 1997. By 1995, she was so well-known that a TV show, Murphy Brown, even created a character based on her.
In 1999, Kennedy wrote a book called Hey Ladies! Tales and Tips for Curious Girls. This book shared many of her personal experiences. That same year, she moved to Seattle to host a radio show called The Buzz. This show covered news, local topics, and comedy.
Game Show Host
Starting in June 2002, Kennedy hosted the Game Show Network show Friend or Foe? for two seasons. She also hosted a special debate show called Who Wants to Be Governor of California? in 2003. This show featured unusual candidates running in the 2003 California election.
Television and Radio Work
From 2005 to 2008, Kennedy hosted Reality Remix on Fox Reality. She also appeared as a guest on other shows like Best Week Ever on VH1.
In 2007, she began guest-hosting on the Los Angeles talk-radio station KFI. She later had her own regular show there. From 2009 to 2014, she hosted Music in the Mornings on KYSR in Los Angeles.
In 2011, she appeared on the show PitchMen. On this show, she helped look for new inventions to promote in commercials.
Kennedy joined Fox Business Network in 2012. She co-hosted The Independents, a show about current events and politics, from 2013 to 2015. After that show ended, she hosted her own program, Kennedy, from 2015 to 2023. The show took a break in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned later that year. Fox Business announced in May 2023 that Kennedy would end after eight years.
After her show on Fox Business ended, Kennedy announced that her podcast, Kennedy Saves The World, would release new episodes every weekday. She continues to be a regular guest and host on Fox News. She also contributes to Reason magazine and Reason.tv. She often appears on other Fox talk shows like Outnumbered, The Five, and Gutfeld!. From June 2023 to January 2024, Kennedy was a regular host of Fox News Saturday Night.
Political Views
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Kennedy is registered as an independent voter, meaning she doesn't belong to a specific political party. She supports same-sex marriage and even officiated at a wedding for a fellow Fox contributor. She also believes in allowing private companies to manage parts of Social Security. She is against the "war on drugs" and too many government rules.
In 1994, Kennedy described herself as a "strong Republican." She even chanted "Nixon now!" at an MTV event for President Bill Clinton in 1993. She supported politicians like Richard Nixon, Dan Quayle, and Bob Dole. She was a speaker at the 1996 Republican National Convention.
However, she later changed her views on some social issues. She realized she was more of a libertarian than a traditional Republican. Libertarianism is a political idea that focuses on individual freedom and limited government. She actively supported Gary Johnson in the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections.
Personal Life
Kennedy was married to Dave Lee, a former professional snowboarder. They have two daughters together. They divorced in 2017.
Before 1995, Kennedy dated Goo Goo Dolls frontman and guitarist John Rzeznik. The song "Name" was written about her.
She has a tattoo of the Romanian flag on her left ankle. She also has a pink Republican elephant tattooed on her upper left thigh.
In September 2012, Kennedy shared that she was diagnosed with celiac disease. This condition means she cannot eat gluten, so she changed her diet to include more meat. Kennedy is also a triathlete, which means she enjoys sports like swimming, biking, and running.
See also
- List of people diagnosed with celiac disease
