History of Steve Kornacki in Timeline

Steve Kornacki is an American political journalist, writer, and television presenter, currently serving as a national political correspondent for NBC News. He's written for numerous publications, including Salon, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Since 2016, Kornacki has been a multimedia anchor and data analyst for MSNBC's election coverage, notable for his detailed and engaging analysis of election data.

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January 1978: Kathryn Kornacki Born

In January 1978, Kathryn Kornacki, Steve Kornacki's older sister, was born. She is currently a professor at Caldwell University.

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August 22, 1979: Birth of Steve Kornacki

On August 22, 1979, Stephan Joseph Kornacki Jr. was born. He is now known as an American political journalist, writer, and television presenter.

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2002: Joins PoliticsNJ.com

In 2002, Steve Kornacki began his journalism career as a reporter for PoliticsNJ.com, a New Jersey political news site owned by David Wildstein.

2006: Leaves PoliticsNJ.com

In 2006, Steve Kornacki ended his work with PoliticsNJ.com, where he started his journalism career in 2002.

2012: Co-hosts The Cycle on MSNBC

In 2012, Kornacki began co-hosting "The Cycle" on MSNBC with Krystal Ball, Touré Neblett, and S.E. Cupp.

April 2013: Takes Over Up on MSNBC

In April 2013, Kornacki became the host of "Up" on MSNBC, which aired on Saturdays and Sundays.

2014: MSNBC Election Coverage Map Correspondent

Since 2014, Kornacki has been MSNBC's election coverage map correspondent.

2016: Hosts Daily Program on MSNBC

Beginning in 2016, Steve Kornacki started hosting a daily program from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on MSNBC.

May 8, 2017: Named National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group

On May 8, 2017, Kornacki was appointed as the National Political Correspondent for NBC News Group.

2018: Publishes "The Red and the Blue"

In 2018, Steve Kornacki published his book, "The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism."

October 2019: Hosts Article II: Inside Impeachment podcast

In October 2019, Kornacki launched a podcast for NBC News, called "Article II: Inside Impeachment", which covered the inquiry and first impeachment of Donald Trump.

December 2020: Appears on Football Night in America

In December 2020, following his work on the 2020 United States presidential election, Kornacki joined NBC's "Football Night in America" to analyze playoff scenarios.