John Avlon

John Avlon is an American journalist and political commentator. He is currently a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN.

John Avlon was born on January 19, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Daily News. He also received a Master of Public Administration degree from the London School of Economics.

John Avlon has had a successful career in journalism. He began as the youngest speechwriter in the administration of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He later worked as a columnist and associate editor for The New York Sun, and as a columnist and associate editor for the New York Daily News. He also co-founded The Daily Beast and served as its editor-in-chief from 2013 to 2018. He currently works as a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN.

John Avlon describes himself as a political independent. He has been widely recognized for his centrist and non-partisan approach to political commentary. He has written several books advocating for political moderation and bipartisan cooperation, including "Independent Nation: How Centrists Can Change American Politics" and "Washington's Farewell: The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations."

John Avlon has been recognized for his work as a journalist and commentator. He received the National Society of Newspaper Columnist's award for Best Online Column in 2012. He was also named one of the 25 Most Influential Political Analysts by The Daily Caller in 2014, and one of the 100 most influential people in politics by Campaigns & Elections magazine in 2013. Additionally, he is a regular guest on various news programs and has been nominated for several Emmy Awards for his television commentary.