Josh Kraushaar is an American journalist and editor-in-chief for Axios.
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Best Known For:Jewish Insider
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a editor-in-chief at Axios
10 Quick Facts About Josh Kraushaar
- Full Name: Josh Kraushaar
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: Jewish Insider
- Current Role: Editor-in-chief
- Current Employer: Axios
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hannah
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
Josh Kraushaar Age
Josh Kraushaar's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Career & Work
Josh Kraushaar's career includes news and reporting roles with Jewish Insider and Axios.
Organization: Jewish Insider
Role: Editor-in-Chief
Period: Current in 2026
Details: United States
Organization: Axios
Role: Senior Politics Reporter
Period: Through 2023
Details: Reported on elections and political strategy, including writing the Sunday Sneak Peek newsletter.
Organization: National Journal
Role: Political Reporter
Period: Early career
Details: Began his journalism career covering political campaigns and elections for The Hotline.
Organization: Politico
Role: Political Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Covered campaigns and elections.
Organization: National Journal
Role: The Hotline Editor
Period: Historical
Details: Led political reporting and analysis at The Hotline.
Organization: FOX News Radio
Role: Political Analyst
Period: Documented in professional biography
Details: United States · Provides political analysis for broadcast audiences.
Rise to Fame
Josh Kraushaar rose to prominence for his role on Jewish Insider.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Jewish Insider, Sunday Sneak Peek, and The Hotline.
- Work: Jewish Insider (Editor-in-Chief and Political Analyst, Current in 2026) — Editorial leadership at a publication covering United States politics, Israel and the Jewish community
- Work: Sunday Sneak Peek (Author) — Axios newsletter analyzing American political developments and longer-term electoral trends
- Work: The Hotline (Political Reporter and Editor) — National Journal political news and campaign-analysis publication
Notable Coverage
- United States congressional elections – National Journal – Reported and analyzed congressional campaigns, electoral trends and competitive races
- American presidential politics – Axios – Analyzed elections and major political developments
- American politics and the Jewish community – Jewish Insider – 2026 – Editorial leadership and political analysis addressing domestic politics and issues affecting Jewish Americans
Josh Kraushaar Family & Relationships
Josh Kraushaar is married to Hannah.
Lesser Known Facts
- He has participated in public discussions concerning political polarization and the American Jewish community.
- He has discussed his goal of making political campaigns and electoral trends understandable to broad audiences.
- He later worked for Politico before returning to lead The Hotline.
- He authored Axios' Sunday Sneak Peek newsletter.
- His public professional activities include political commentary for FOX News Radio.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Josh Kraushaar
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hannah
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $73,000–$317,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $390,000–$5,564,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
