Dana Bash, born Dana Ruth Schwartz on June 15, 1971, in Manhattan, comes from a Jewish family. Her mother, Frances Schwartz, is an author and educator in Jewish studies, and her father, Stuart Schwartz, was an ABC News producer. Bash's family moved to Teaneck, New Jersey, and later to Washington, D.C., before settling in Montvale, New Jersey. She attended Pascack Hills High School and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in political communications from George Washington University.
Career
After college, Bash joined CNN as a producer for various weekend programs, including Late Edition , Evans & Novak , and Inside Politics . She later specialized in covering the United States Senate and became CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent. Bash has been a key figure in CNN's political coverage, moderating several presidential debates and town hall specials. She co-anchors the Sunday morning show State of the Union with Jake Tapper and hosts Inside Politics .
Bash has received several accolades for her work, including the National Press Foundation's 2019 Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. She has also been honored in Elle magazine's 'Women in Washington Power List' and has played a crucial role in CNN's election coverage, including the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Recent Controversies and Interviews
Recently, Bash was involved in a notable interview with Republican vice presidential nominee Senator JD Vance. During the interview on State of the Union , Bash pressed Vance over his unfounded assertions about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Vance defended his claims by citing what he described as firsthand accounts from his constituents, despite lacking concrete evidence to support these allegations.
Bash's questioning highlighted the controversy surrounding Vance's statements, which were dismissed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue. The exchange underscored the importance of fact-based reporting and the role of journalists in holding public figures accountable for their statements.
Personal Life and Other Ventures
In her personal life, Bash has been married twice, first to Jeremy Bash from 1998 to 2007 and then to John King from 2008 to 2012. She has a son born in 2011. Bash has also been involved in various other projects, including her CNN series Badass Women of Washington , which features women who have made significant contributions in various fields.
