Dana Ruth Bash is a prominent American journalist and news anchor. She is recognized for her roles at CNN, where she hosts the political analysis show "Inside Politics" and co-anchors the Sunday morning political talk show "State of the Union." Her work focuses on American politics and current events.
October 1941: Escape from Hungary
In October 1941, Dana Bash's maternal grandmother, Teri Vidor Weinman, and her husband fled Hungary to escape the increasing persecution of Jews.
1944: Tragedy at Auschwitz
Tragically, in 1944, Dana Bash's maternal great-grandparents and great-aunt were murdered by the Nazis at Auschwitz concentration camp following the occupation of Hungary.
June 15, 1971: Birth of Dana Bash
Dana Ruth Schwartz, better known as Dana Bash, was born on June 15, 1971.
1998: First Marriage
Dana Bash married Jeremy Bash in 1998.
2007: End of First Marriage
Dana Bash and Jeremy Bash divorced in 2007 after nine years of marriage.
2008: Second Marriage
Dana Bash married fellow CNN correspondent John King in 2008.
2011: Birth of Son
Dana Bash gave birth to her son in 2011.
2011: Resignation from Jewish Women International
In 2011, Dana Bash stepped down from her position as a trustee of Jewish Women International following criticism from conservative blogs over the organization's stance on abortion rights.
2012: End of Second Marriage
Dana Bash and John King got divorced in 2012.
2014: Elle Magazine's "Women in Washington Power List"
In 2014, Dana Bash was recognized for her influence and accomplishments in Washington D.C. by being included in Elle magazine's "Women in Washington Power List".
May 12, 2018: Honorary Doctorate
Dana Bash received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire on May 12, 2018.
2019: Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
Dana Bash hosted the 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, a significant event that included a memorable exchange between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden where Harris stated, "that little girl was me."
2021: Co-Host of State of the Union
In 2021, Dana Bash joined Jake Tapper as co-host of CNN's prominent Sunday morning political talk show, State of the Union.
April 2023: New Role on Inside Politics
CNN announced in April 2023 that Dana Bash would take over from John King as the solo anchor of Inside Politics.
2024: Republican Primary Debate Co-Moderator
In 2024, Dana Bash co-moderated a Republican Primary Debate alongside Jake Tapper in Iowa, featuring candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.