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Jessica Tarlov

Jessica Tarlov is an American political strategist and commentator known for her liberal perspective on Fox News.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jessica Tarlov is an American political strategist and commentator known for her liberal perspective on Fox News. She is a rotating co-host of "The Five" and has also worked in research and consulting roles focused on political and consumer analysis.

Early life and education

Tarlov was born on March 9, 1984. She studied at Bryn Mawr College before pursuing graduate study at the London School of Economics, where she earned advanced degrees in political science and government/public policy.

Career

Tarlov began her career in political consulting and research, including work with Douglas Schoen LLC and later Schoen Consulting. She became a frequent Fox News contributor and later a rotating co-host of The Five. She has also held a senior research and consumer-insight role at Bustle Digital Group.

Media presence

Tarlov is known for representing a liberal or Democratic viewpoint on Fox News programming. She also appears in other television and media roles, including production credits listed by IMDb.

Personal life

Available sources state that she is married to Brian McKenna and has two children. Public biographical listings also connect her to New York City, though some sources vary on the exact birthplace wording.

Key facts

  • Jessica Tarlov is an American political strategist and commentator on Fox News.
  • She is a rotating co-host of The Five, offering a liberal perspective.
  • She holds degrees from Bryn Mawr College and the London School of Economics.
  • Her career includes work at Douglas Schoen LLC and Bustle Digital Group.
  • She is married to Brian McKenna and has two children.
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Canadian context

Jessica Tarlov is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through Fox News coverage available across North American media markets and through broader U.S. political commentary that often reaches Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jessica Tarlov?
Jessica Tarlov is an American political strategist and commentator who appears on Fox News, including as a rotating co-host of The Five.
What is Jessica Tarlov known for?
She is best known for offering liberal and Democratic commentary on Fox News, especially on The Five.
What did Jessica Tarlov study?
She studied at Bryn Mawr College and the London School of Economics, where she earned graduate degrees in political science and government/public policy.
Does Jessica Tarlov work outside Fox News?
Yes. She has worked in political consulting and as a senior research/consumer-insight executive at Bustle Digital Group.
Is Jessica Tarlov married?
Yes. She is married to Brian McKenna since 2021 and has two children.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Tarlov
    Supports: Birth date, role as Democratic political strategist, and rotating co-host of The Five.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6870200/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, education, marriage, children, and work history.
  3. Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-09-29/how-jessica-tarlov-became-the-most-progressive-voice-on-fox-news
    Supports: Description of her as a progressive/liberal Fox News commentator and educational background.
  4. All American Speakershttps://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Jessica+Tarlov/459793
    Supports: Fox News role, Bustle Digital Group role, and consulting background.
  5. Creative Artists Agencyhttps://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/jessica-tarlov/
    Supports: Fox News contributor/co-host role, Bustle Digital Group role, and education.
  6. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/people/jessica-tarlov/
    Supports: Birth date, education, and rotation as co-host of The Five.