History of Will Cain in Timeline

Will Cain is an American columnist, political analyst, and sports commentator. He currently hosts The Will Cain Show on Fox News Channel. Previously, he co-hosted Fox & Friends Weekend. Cain's background includes contributions to ESPN as a features unit member, E:60 contributor, and First Take commentator. He also hosted The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio. Earlier in his career, he was a contributor for Blaze Media and CNN.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 28, 1975: Will Cain Born

On March 28, 1975, Charles Williams Cain, now known as Will Cain, was born. He is an American columnist, political analyst, and sports commentator.

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1996: Scored Goal for Pepperdine

In 1996, Will Cain, playing water polo for Pepperdine, scored his only goal in a game against UC Santa Barbara.

1997: Graduates from Pepperdine University

In 1997, Will Cain graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications.

2000: Completes Law Degree

In 2000, Will Cain completed his J.D. degree at the University of Texas School of Law.

2001: Father's Death and Return to Dallas

In 2001, following the death of his father, Will Cain returned to the Dallas area to help care for his younger brother.

2006: Founds Quince Media

Around 2006, Will Cain founded Quince Media, which focused on quinceañeras through a magazine, website, and expos.

2010: Comments on Pepperdine Water Polo Experience

In 2010, Will Cain reflected on his time with Pepperdine water polo, highlighting the program's unique support for walk-on players like himself.

February 28, 2011: Co-Hosts CNN's In the Arena

On February 28, 2011, Will Cain began co-hosting CNN's In the Arena with E. D. Hill.

August 5, 2011: Leaves CNN's In the Arena

On August 5, 2011, Will Cain ended his role as co-host of CNN's In the Arena.

2011: Criticizes Trump, Palin, and Populism

In 2011, while at CNN, Will Cain wrote an op-ed that criticized Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, and populism from a conservative perspective.

March 2015: Joins ESPN

In March 2015, Will Cain joined ESPN as a contributor, working with the features unit and E:60 and appearing on First Take.

2015: Starts at ESPN as Radio Personality

In 2015, Will Cain began working at ESPN as a radio personality, co-hosting "Will and Kate" and filling in for other anchors.

2016: Didn't vote for Trump

In 2016, Will Cain did not vote for Donald Trump in the election.

January 2017: Cain on Not Voting for Trump

On a January 2017 episode of First Take, Will Cain stated that he did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election.

January 2018: The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio

In January 2018, Will Cain began hosting The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio.

2018: Growing Profile at ESPN

By 2018, Will Cain's profile at ESPN had grown, with observations noting his role in balancing perspectives amid liberal bias charges against the network.