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Kasie Hunt

Kasie Hunt is an American political correspondent and television host for CNN.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kasie Hunt is an American political correspondent and television host for CNN. She previously worked at NBC News and MSNBC, where she covered Congress and hosted political news programs. She is also known for her reporting on Washington politics and for surviving a brain tumour treated in 2022.

Early life and education

Kasie Hunt was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania, in 1985. She studied international affairs at George Washington University and later earned a master’s degree at the University of Cambridge.

Journalism career

Hunt built her career in political reporting through coverage of campaigns and Congress. She worked for the Associated Press and POLITICO before joining NBC News, where she became Capitol Hill correspondent and host of MSNBC political programs.

CNN work

Hunt joined CNN in 2021. At CNN she has served as an anchor and chief national affairs analyst and has hosted several programs, including The Arena with Kasie Hunt.

Health and personal life

In 2022, Hunt had surgery to remove a brain tumour and later returned to work. She is married to Matthew Rivera and has children.

Key facts

  • Kasie Hunt is CNN’s anchor and chief national affairs analyst and hosts The Arena with Kasie Hunt.
  • She worked at NBC News from 2013 to 2021 as a Capitol Hill correspondent and host of MSNBC programs including Way Too Early and Kasie DC.
  • Her reporting has focused on Congress, campaigns, and national politics.
  • Hunt began her journalism career covering politics and Washington for outlets including POLITICO and the Associated Press.
  • She underwent brain surgery for a tumour in 2022 and later returned to broadcasting.
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Canadian context

She is relevant to Canadian readers through coverage of U.S. politics, which can affect Canadian foreign policy, trade, security, and cross-border news audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kasie Hunt?
Kasie Hunt is an American political journalist and television host known for her work at CNN, NBC News, and MSNBC.
What does Kasie Hunt do at CNN?
She works as an anchor and chief national affairs analyst and hosts The Arena with Kasie Hunt.
What did Kasie Hunt do before CNN?
Before joining CNN in 2021, she was NBC News’ Capitol Hill correspondent and hosted MSNBC political programs.
Where did Kasie Hunt study?
She studied international affairs at George Washington University and earned a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Has Kasie Hunt written or produced television content?
Her screen credits and biographies describe her as a journalist, producer, and writer associated with television news and related productions.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasie_Hunt
    Supports: Born 1985; American political correspondent for CNN; former NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent; hosted Way Too Early and Kasie DC.
  2. Penn Medicinehttps://www.pennmedicine.org/news/cnn-anchor-kasie-hunt-brain-tumor-removed-at-penn-medicine
    Supports: Brain tumour surgery in 2022 and return to CNN.
  3. The Harry Walker Agencyhttps://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/kasie-hunt
    Supports: CNN anchor and chief national affairs analyst; covered campaigns, Congress, and Washington; brain tumour survivor.
  4. UN Todayhttps://untoday.org/kasie-hunt-cnn-by-julian-ginzo/
    Supports: Education at George Washington University and Cambridge; career path through campaign and Washington reporting.
  5. MSNBChttps://www.ms.now/kasie-dc/kasie-hunt-biography-n1157661
    Supports: NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent; hosted Kasie DC; covered 2016 election and major political figures.
  6. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/people/kasie-hunt/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.