Dana Ruth Bash, originally named Dana Schwartz, was born on June 15, 1971, in New York City. She comes from a Jewish family, with her father, Stuart Schwartz, working as a senior producer at ABC News, and her mother, Frances Schwartz, being an author and educator in Jewish studies. Dana Bash maternal grandmother, Teri Vidor Weinman, was a Hungarian Jew who escaped to the U.S. during World War II, though her family tragically perished in Auschwitz.
Dana Bash grew up in Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, attending Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey. She later attended George Washington University, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in political communications. During her time in college, Dana Bash interned at major news networks like NBC, CBS, and CNN, which helped launch her career in journalism.
After college, Dana Bash joined CNN as a producer for weekend programs such as "Late Edition" and "Inside Politics". She quickly rose through the ranks, focusing on coverage of the United States Senate and eventually becoming CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent. Over the years, she gained recognition for her political coverage and became a prominent figure at CNN.
In 2014, Dana Bash was honored by Elle magazine as one of the women on their "Women in Washington Power List." She also gained attention in 2019 when she hosted the Democratic presidential primary debate, where Kamala Harris famously addressed Joe Biden with the statement, "That little girl was me."
In 2021, Dana Bash became the co-host of CNN's Sunday morning show "State of the Union" alongside Jake Tapper. In 2023, CNN announced that she would take over as the solo anchor of "Inside Politics", succeeding John King. In 2024, she co-moderated a significant Republican Primary Debate in Iowa and later a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Dana Bash has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Jeremy Bash, who later became Chief of Staff at the CIA and the Department of Defense under President Obama. They were married from 1998 to 2007. Her second marriage was to fellow CNN correspondent John King from 2008 to 2012. Dana Bash and John have one son, born in 2011.
Throughout her career, Dana Bash Bash has been a respected and influential figure in American journalism, known for her political insight and skilled news reporting.
Dana Bash Parents
Dana Bash parents are Frances Weinman Schwartz and Stuart Schwartz. Her father, Stuart Schwartz, worked as a senior producer for ABC News and played a key role in producing the popular morning show "Good Morning America". He had a long and respected career in journalism. Dana’s mother, Frances, is an author and educator specializing in Jewish studies. She has dedicated much of her life to teaching and writing about Jewish culture and religion. Together, they raised Dana Bash in a household that valued education and public service.
Dana Bash Religion
Dana Bash was raised in a Jewish family, which has strongly influenced her life and values. Her parents, Frances and Stuart Schwartz, passed down their Jewish traditions and teachings. Dana Bash connection to her Jewish heritage is also rooted in her family's history, as her maternal grandmother, Teri Vidor Weinman, was a Hungarian Jew who escaped the horrors of World War II. Although Dana Bash work as a journalist often focuses on politics and news, her Jewish identity remains an important part of who she is. She has spoken about how her faith and cultural background have shaped her perspectives and values throughout her life.
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