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.