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Crowder in 2019
Born	Steven Blake Crowder (1987-07-07) July 7, 1987 (age 38) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Citizenship	Canada United States
Occupation	Political commentator media host
Years active	1999–2009 (actor) 2009–present (commentator)
Spouse(s)	Hilary Korzon ​ ​ (m. 2012; separated 2021)​
Children	2
YouTube information
Years active	2016–present
Genre	Politics opinion
Subscribers	5.72 million
Total views	1.96 billion
Subscriber and view counts updated as of March 10, 2025.

Steven Blake Crowder (born July 7, 1987) is a well-known American-Canadian political commentator and Internet personality. He shares his conservative views through videos and podcasts.

Early in his career, Crowder worked for Fox News and shared videos on conservative websites. He later started hosting Louder with Crowder. This is a daily political podcast and YouTube channel. It features commentary and a popular segment called "Change My Mind." In this segment, Crowder invites people to discuss different topics with him. His YouTube channel has faced temporary suspensions and monetization issues for breaking platform rules. His show is now available on Rumble.

Early Life and Background

Steven Crowder was born on July 7, 1987, in Detroit, Michigan. He has an older brother named Jordan. His mother was French Canadian. When Steven was three years old, his family moved to Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada. He lived there throughout his childhood.

Crowder went to Centennial Regional High School in Greenfield Park. At age 18, he moved back to the United States. He attended Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, for two semesters.

Career Beginnings

Early Acting and Comedy

Steven Crowder started working as a voice actor at age 12. His most famous voice role was as Alan "The Brain" Powers. This character was on the children's TV show Arthur for its fifth and sixth seasons.

He began performing stand-up comedy when he was 17. Later, he acted in several films. One notable role was Doug Moore in the 2009 movie To Save a Life.

Working with Fox News

From 2009 to 2012, Crowder worked with Fox News. By 2009, he was regularly posting videos about conservative politics. These videos appeared on media sites like Pajamas Media and Andrew Breitbart's Big Hollywood.

Crowder was the host for the 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). He also showed a rap video at CPAC 2012, which caused some discussion.

December 2012 Protest Incident

Crowder speaking at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference

In December 2012, Crowder and members of Americans for Prosperity were at a protest. This protest was in Michigan about a new right-to-work law. During the event, there was a disagreement between groups.

Crowder posted a video of the incident online. The prosecutor's office later reviewed the full video. They decided not to press charges against anyone involved.

Louder with Crowder Show

Crowder hosting Louder with Crowder, 2019

In October 2013, Fox News ended its working relationship with Crowder. This happened after Crowder made some negative comments about Fox News. In 2017, Louder with Crowder became a daily show. It featured comedy and political commentary.

The show was available on Conservative Review's streaming service, CRTV. In December 2018, CRTV joined with Glenn Beck's TheBlaze. Crowder's show was hosted there until December 2022. His YouTube channel has been active since 2009.

"Change My Mind" Segment

"Change My Mind" is a popular part of Crowder's show. In this segment, he sets up a table with a sign that says "Change My Mind." He invites people, often students on college campuses, to discuss controversial topics with him.

A photo of Crowder with a sign saying "Male Privilege is a Myth | Change My Mind" became an Internet meme in 2018. People created many funny versions of this meme.

Show's Popularity and Views

Louder with Crowder has been very successful. It has often been on Apple's top 100 podcast list. On YouTube, the Louder with Crowder channel has over 5.9 million subscribers. His second channel, CrowderBits, has more than 1.2 million subscribers.

Online Policy Violations

YouTube Channel Issues

In June 2019, YouTube looked into Crowder's channel. This was because of his use of inappropriate language towards another creator, Carlos Maza. Crowder responded by saying his comments were "playful ribbing."

YouTube first said the videos did not break their rules. However, the next day, they stopped Crowder's channel from earning money from ads. They said his content showed "a pattern of egregious actions" that harmed the community. In August 2020, YouTube allowed some of Crowder's content to earn money again. They stated that his content then followed their rules.

In March 2021, YouTube suspended Crowder's channel for one week. They said he broke their policy about election information. His account was also stopped from earning money again. In October 2022, Crowder's YouTube channel was suspended for two weeks. This was for breaking rules about respectful communication and online behavior.

In May 2023, Crowder's channel was suspended again. This happened after he posted an episode featuring Alex Jones as a guest. This violated YouTube's rules against videos created by people whose accounts have been removed.

Dispute with The Daily Wire

In January 2023, Crowder shared details about a contract offer he received from a conservative media company. He did not name the company at first. He criticized parts of the offer, especially a clause that would cut his pay if his content was removed from platforms like YouTube.

It was later confirmed that the company was The Daily Wire. The CEO of The Daily Wire, Jeremy Boreing, said Crowder had not fully explained the contract. He stated the contract would have paid Crowder $50 million over four years. Boreing also said the payment clause was needed to make sure the show was profitable.

On March 3, 2023, Crowder announced that his show would move to Rumble. In August 2023, Vanity Fair reported that the show's viewership on Rumble was decreasing. Crowder later announced a partnership with Alex Jones and other comedians. This partnership would offer an expanded version of his show on Rumble.

Personal Life

Steven Crowder is a Christian. He married Hilary Korzon in August 2012.

In July 2021, Crowder had surgery for a condition called pectus excavatum (sunken chest). This surgery caused fluid to build up in his lungs, which was very painful. A few weeks later, he had to go to the hospital because of a collapsed lung.

In August 2021, his wife gave birth to their twins, a son and a daughter. In April 2023, Crowder shared on his channel that his wife Hilary had filed for divorce in 2021.

Filmography