Michael Barbaro is an American journalist and host for The New York Times.
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Best Known For:The television program The Daily
Breakthrough:Launched and hosted 'The Daily' podcast for The New York Times, becoming a central figure in modern audio journalism in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Michael Barbaro
- Full Name: Michael Barbaro
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program The Daily
- Current Role: Host
- Current Employer: The New York Times
- Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut
- Birth Year: 1979
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lisa Tobin
Michael Barbaro Age
Michael Barbaro is about 47 years old as of 2026. Michael Barbaro was born in 1979.
Education
He attended Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History.
- Yale University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
Career & Work
Michael Barbaro's career includes news and reporting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and The Washington Post.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Host of 'The Daily'
Period: 2017–Present
Details: New York, NY · Hosts the highly successful daily news podcast.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: National Political Reporter
Period: 2005–2017
Details: New York, NY · Covered national politics, the tech industry, and retail business.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Reporter
Period: 2002–2005
Details: Covered retail and business news.
Rise to Fame
Michael Barbaro rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Daily.
Notable Works
- Podcast: The Daily (Host, 2017-Present) — Flagship daily news podcast of The New York Times
Michael Barbaro Family & Relationships
Michael Barbaro is married to Lisa Tobin.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Barbaro
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1979
- Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Lisa Tobin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Lisa Tobin (Spouse • Wife)
