Josh Barro is an American journalist and political & economic journalist and host for Very Serious.
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Best Known For:The television program Very Serious Podcast
Breakthrough:Gained massive public recognition for his distinct neoliberal analysis and commentary across platforms like Business
10 Quick Facts About Josh Barro
- Full Name: Josh Barro
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Very Serious Podcast
- Place of Birth: Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Politics / Government and Business / Economy
- Notable Work: Left, Right & Center
- Media Level: National
Josh Barro Age
Josh Barro's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Government.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Government
Career & Work
Josh Barro's career includes writing and editorial roles with Very Serious (Substack / Media) and KCRW.
Organization: Very Serious (Substack / Media)
Role: Founder / Editor / Host
Period: 2021–Present
Details: New York City · Launched an independent publication and podcast focusing on politics, economics, and culture.
Organization: KCRW
Role: Host of Left, Right & Center
Period: 2015–2021
Details: Los Angeles, California / New York · Moderated the influential public radio weekly political roundtable discussion program.
Organization: Business Insider
Role: Senior Editor / Columnist
Period: 2014–2016
Details: New York City · Wrote extensively on public fiscal policy, corporate affairs, and political transitions.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: The Upshot Contributor
Period: 2014
Details: New York City · Provided data-driven economic policy commentary for the paper's analytical section.
Rise to Fame
Josh Barro rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Left, Right & Center.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Very Serious Podcast and Left, Right & Center.
Radio
- Radio Program: Left, Right & Center (Host / Moderator, 2015-2021) — Highly popular nationwide public radio panel show dealing with cross-spectrum policy
Podcasts
- Podcast: Very Serious Podcast (Host, 2021-Present) — Independent political-economic interview and analytical show platform
Josh Barro Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert Barro
Personal Information
- Full Name: Josh Barro
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Massachusetts
Family & Relationships
- Father: Robert Barro
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Robert Barro (Parent • Father, prominent Harvard economist)
