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Dana Ruth Bash Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 2, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Dana Ruth Bash is an American journalist and chief political correspondent for CNN.

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Best Known For:The television program Inside Politics
Breakthrough:Promoted to Chief Political Correspondent for CNN in 2015

10 Quick Facts About Dana Ruth Bash

  • Full Name: Dana Ruth Bash
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: The television program Inside Politics
  • Current Role: Chief political correspondent
  • Current Employer: CNN
  • Date of Birth: June 15, 1971
  • Age: 55 years old
  • Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City
  • Marital Status: Divorced
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Dana Ruth Bash Age

Dana Ruth Bash is 55 years old. She was born on June 15, 1971, and her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Dana Ruth Bash Height

Dana Ruth Bash stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 157 cm.

Education

She attended George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Communications.

  • George Washington University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: Political Communications
    • Period: Graduated cum laude

Career & Work

Dana Ruth Bash's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN.

Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor/Correspondent
Period: 1993–Present
Details: Successor to John King as anchor of Inside Politics.

Rise to Fame

Dana Ruth Bash rose to prominence for her role on the television show Inside Politics.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Inside Politics (Host, 2023-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Sol Taishoff Award — National Press Foundation — Excellence in Broadcast Journalism

Dana Ruth Bash Family & Relationships

Dana Ruth Bash is divorced. She has 1 child, Jonah.

  • Father: Stuart Schwartz
  • Mother: Frances Weinman
  • Children:
    • Jonah (2011)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Dana Ruth Bash
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 15, 1971
  • Age: 55
  • Birthday: June 15
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 2 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Stuart Schwartz
  • Mother: Frances Weinman
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Children: Jonah

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • John King(Spouse • Ex-husband)
  • Jeremy Bash (Spouse • Ex-husband)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/DanaBashCNN
  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/danabashcnn

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