History of Steve Kornacki in Timeline
Stephen Joseph Kornacki Jr. is an American political journalist known for his in-depth analysis and reporting. As a national political correspondent for NBC News, he provides multimedia coverage and data analysis during election cycles, particularly on MSNBC's "The Place for Politics." His writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Salon, solidifying his reputation as a respected voice in political journalism.
January 1978: Birth of Kathryn Kornacki
Steve Kornacki's older sister, Kathryn Kornacki, was born in January 1978.
August 22, 1979: Birth of Steve Kornacki
Stephan Joseph Kornacki Jr. was born on August 22, 1979.
2002: Kornacki Begins Journalism Career at PoliticsNJ.com
Steve Kornacki started his journalism career in 2002 as a reporter for PoliticsNJ.com, a New Jersey political news website.
2006: Kornacki Leaves PoliticsNJ.com
In 2006, Steve Kornacki left his position at PoliticsNJ.com after working there for four years.
November 2007: Kornacki Alleges Bias in Democratic Presidential Debate
In November 2007, Steve Kornacki wrote an article for the New York Post accusing CNN of bias in favor of Hillary Clinton during a Democratic Presidential Debate.
2011: Kornacki Publicly Comes Out as Gay
Steve Kornacki publicly came out as gay in 2011 through a column he wrote for Salon.
2012: Kornacki Co-hosts MSNBC's 'The Cycle'
Steve Kornacki joined MSNBC's "The Cycle" as a co-host in 2012, working alongside Krystal Ball, Touré Neblett, and S.E. Cupp.
April 2013: Kornacki Takes Over MSNBC's 'Up'
Beginning in April 2013, Steve Kornacki became the host of MSNBC's "Up," which aired on weekends.
2014: Kornacki Resides in Manhattan's East Village
As of 2014, Steve Kornacki was confirmed to be residing in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.
2014: Kornacki Becomes MSNBC's Election Map Correspondent
In 2014, Steve Kornacki took on the role of election coverage map correspondent for MSNBC.
2016: Kornacki Becomes MSNBC's Election Coverage Data Analyst
In 2016, Steve Kornacki began his prominent role as the multimedia anchor and data analyst for MSNBC's "The Place for Politics" election coverage.
2016: Kornacki Begins Daily MSNBC Program and Frequent Guest Hosting
Steve Kornacki started hosting a daily program on MSNBC in 2016 and became a regular guest host on shows like "Hardball with Chris Matthews," "All In with Chris Hayes," and "The Rachel Maddow Show."
May 8, 2017: Kornacki Named National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group
On May 8, 2017, Steve Kornacki was appointed as National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group, while continuing his role on MSNBC Live.
2018: Kornacki Publishes "The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism"
Steve Kornacki authored and published "The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism" in 2018, exploring the increasing polarization in American politics.
October 2019: Kornacki Launches "Article II: Inside Impeachment" Podcast
In October 2019, Steve Kornacki launched his NBC News podcast, "Article II: Inside Impeachment," to cover the inquiry and impeachment of Donald Trump.
December 2020: Kornacki's Post-Election Popularity and Expansion into Sports Analysis
Following the 2020 US presidential election, Steve Kornacki gained recognition for his coverage, leading to appearances on "Football Night in America" to provide playoff analysis for the 2020 NFL season in December 2020.
2021: Kornacki's Continued Sports Analysis: Kentucky Derby and Olympics
Steve Kornacki's sports analysis continued in 2021 with appearances during NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby, where he accurately predicted Medina Spirit's win, and the 2020 Summer Olympics.