Dana Bash Biography
Dana Bash is a CNN political reporter, anchor, and chief political correspondent. She is a co-host for all CNN Election Center election night specials. Also, bash Jake Tapper’s replacement on “State of the Union” . Dana has also produced a number of weekend series for the network, including “Evans & Novak,” “Late Edition,” and “Inside Politics.”
She interned at NBC, CBS, and CNN throughout her undergraduate years. Bash was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. On May 12, 2018. Bash moved on to CNN after graduating from college.
She began her career as a weekend producer for shows such as Evans & Novak, Inside Politics, and Late Edition. After working at CNN for a few months, Bash started producing shows about the US Senate. Bash went on to work for CNN in Washington, D.C. as the main political reporter. In addition, she works for CNN as the chief news correspondent.
In 2017, Bash began the CNN series Badass Women of Washington. She is passionate in showcasing females from a wide range of backgrounds and generations, as well as how they have progressed through the ranks.
Facts About Dana Bash
Full Name : Dana Ruth Bash
Date of Birth : 15 June 1971
Place of Birth : New York, New York, United States
Age : 53 years
Height : 1.57 m
Children: Jonah Frank King
Spouse: John King (m. 2008–2012), Jeremy Bash (m. 1998–2007)
Alma mater: George Washington University (BA)
Parents: Stu Schwartz, Frances Weinman Schwartz
Siblings: David Schwartz
Education : Pascack Hills High School , George Washington University
Net Worth : $6 Million
Profession : Journalist
Dana Bash Age
How old is Dana Bash? Dana Bash is 52 years as of 2024. Bash was born on 15 June 1971 in New York, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 15th June every year and her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Dana Bash Height
How tall is Dana Bash? Dana Bash stands at a height of 5 feet 1 inches ( 154.94 cm ) and weighs around 54 kg or 119.05 Pounds.
Dana Bash Family
Bash was born into a Reform Jewish household in Manhattan, New York. Stuart Schwartz, her father, was an ABC news producer. She worked as a senior broadcast producer on the “Good Morning America” show. Her mother, Frances Weinman Schwartz, was also a Jewish studies author and educator.
Dana Bash Husband / Spouse
In 1998, Bash married her first spouse, Jeremy Bash , Under former US President Barack Obama. Jeremy served as the Chief of Staff of the CIA and the Department of Defense. However, in 2007, the couple divorced. In 2008, Bash married her second husband, John King, for the second time. John is a CNN colleague of hers. Bash also gave birth to a boy named Jonah in June of 2011. In 2012, the couple separated and divorced.
Dana Bash Son Jonah Frank King
On July 29, 2011, Dana Bash and John King had their first child. In the year 2021, he will turn ten years old. Dana had her son when she was 40 years old. Jonah, like her mother, has blonde hair and dark hazel eyes. Jonah’s parents split a year after he was born. As they raise their lone kid, the two are co-parenting. Jonah spends equal amounts of time with both of his beloved parents.
Dana Bash Net Worth
The average salary of an anchor/news reporter ranges from around $32,082 to $50,500. Bash earns an annual salary ranging between $45,000 – $120,000 and she is estimated to be worth over $1 Million dollars. Thanks to her successful career as a reporter.