John King

American journalist

John King is an American journalist. He joined CNN in 1997 and has since contributed to international coverage, reporting on major global events. King has hosted Inside Politics since 2014 and also hosts CNN's News podcast CNN Inside Politics. He is instrumental in CNN's election coverage, utilising his expertise and the Magic Wall to analyze election data during key specials. King recently stepped down from hosting Inside Politics to become CNN's chief national correspondent, focusing on long-term reporting projects.

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Boston Public Radio Podcast BPR Full Show 5/5/2026: Trump's Economy and the Kentucky Derby News
John King joins via zoom to discuss a cracking MAGA coalition over affordability and foreign wars, and the 4.3 million Americans no longer receiving food stamps.Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Mass, discusses the SCOTUS decision on voting rights act, their temporary stay on mifepristone in the mail.Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter NBC Sports Boston, discusses Cherie DeVaux's historic Kentucky Derby win and how the Celtics got knocked out of the first-round of the playoffs. Plus, the death of Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.

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House of Cards · Season 1 Chapter 2
House of Cards · Season 3 Chapter 37

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FROM: Boston, MA, United States
BORN: August 30, 1963