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Daily Beast Journalists

1. Tony Tran

Designation Senior Editor For Innovation Author Bio Tony Ho Tran is the senior editor for Innovation at The Daily Beast, where he covers all things technology including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, VR/AR, electric vehicles, and biotechnology. He was previously a staff writer for Futurism, and a contributing writer for The Chicago Defender. His work has been seen in HuffPost, Narratively, Outside Magazine, Playboy, and more.
Gender Male Author Profile thedailybeast.com Twitter @tonyhowashere (3.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

2. Todd Plummer

Author Bio Todd Plummer covers a wide range of topics inspired by travel—from destination guides, to food and wine, to entertainment and design. His work has appeared in Vogue, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, W, Town & Country, and more. He holds degrees from McGill University and St. John’s University School of Law, and is currently writing a memoir about a year of solo travel.
Gender Male Author Profile thedailybeast.com LinkedIn Profile Link Instagram @eatgaylove Get Email Contact

3. Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio entertainment reporter @thedailybeast. opinions my own. tips - ****@thedailybeast.com
Gender Female Author Profile thedailybeast.com Twitter @eb_hyphenate (2K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

4. Ali-Asghar Abedi

Designation Contributing Writer Author Bio 2029 Bollywood backup dancer of the year
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5. Adam Manno

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio mate am genuinely jus here for a laff
Twitter @adammanno Get Email Contact

6. Amanda Joan (AJ) McDougall

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio breaking news @thedailybeast // six-foot semantic bear trap of bad taste // backup dancer @harveykeitel
Twitter @oldmcdougall Get Email Contact

7. Alex Nguyen

Designation Breaking News Intern Author Bio breaking news @thedailybeast film/music writer @Collider, @inversedotcom, @spectrumculture, and elsewhere
Twitter @alexj_n Get Email Contact

8. Allison Quinn

Designation News Editor Get Email Contact

9. Andrew Kirell

Designation Senior Editor Author Bio edit & write stuff @thedailybeast // Debut album "TORCH SONGS" out now
Twitter @AndrewKirell Get Email Contact

10. Anna Nemtsova

Designation Foreign Correspondent Author Bio Two decades of reporting in more than 20 countries. Foreign correspondent @TheDailyBeast;@TheAtlantic,@USAToday @RollingStone. Courage in Journalism Award @IWMF
Twitter @annanemtsova (19.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

11. Anthony Fisher

Designation Senior Opinion Editor Author Bio Sr. Opinion Editor & columnist @thedailybeast / blog on S*bstack (link below) / DMs open, but I'm rarely here, follow me on b*sky and thre*ds (same handle)
Twitter @anthonyLfisher Get Email Contact

12. Spencer Ackerman

Designation Contributing Editor Author Bio Reporter & author of REIGN OF TERROR & WALLER VS WILDSTORM. Not really here anymore, I’m on IG & Bsky, same handle
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13. Brett Bachman

Designation Night Editor Author Bio "Ope." Night editor @TheDailyBeast. Secure tips via Signal: 715-563-3242 Email: ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @BrettABachman Get Email Contact

14. Brooke Leigh Howard

Designation Race and Identity Reporter Author Bio Race & Identity Reporter @TheDailyBeast | Wordsmith and social justice loudmouth | ❤️???? | @UVa Alumna | ♒️♉️♎️ | Views=Mine | She/Her
Twitter @BLeighHoward Get Email Contact

15. Chaya Tong

Designation Breaking News Intern Author Bio Emory University '25
Twitter @chaya_tong Get Email Contact

16. Christopher Moraff

Designation Reporter Author Bio The REAL @cmoraff. Guerilla Journo; Street Tox: co-host @narcocast ; consultant; Founder Narcomedia. tips ****@narcomedia.org
Twitter @moraffreports Get Email Contact

17. Clive Irving

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

18. Coleman Spilde

Designation Entertainment Critic Author Bio entertainment critic @thedailybeast & @beastobsessed / known annoyance ???? ig: colemanspilde #blacktranslivesmatter
Twitter @colemanjspilde Get Email Contact

19. Corbin Bolies

Designation Reporter Author Bio news junkie | music lover | media reporter @thedailybeast | @ufjschool alum | ****@thedailybeast.com/DMs open/Signal available
Twitter @CorbinBolies Get Email Contact

20. Dan Ladden-Hall

Designation News Correspondent Author Bio News correspondent @thedailybeast
Twitter @DanLaddenHall Get Email Contact

21. Danika Fears

Designation Senior Breaking News Editor Author Bio senior breaking news editor @thedailybeast // ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @danikafears Get Email Contact

22. David Patrikarakos

Designation Contributing Editor Author Bio Writer. Books: ‘War in 140 Characters' & 'Nuclear Iran.' Writing my third. @unherd's Foreign Correspondent. Correspondent: @Goalhangerpods'@disordershow.
Twitter @dpatrikarakos Get Email Contact

23. David Rothkopf

Designation Contributing Columnist Author Bio Proud father of J & L, lucky husband of C, CEO, The DSR Network, host, Deep State Radio; latest book-"American Resistance"; columnist, Daily Beast.
Twitter @djrothkopf Get Email Contact

24. Dean Obeidallah

Designation Columnist Author Bio Host: Dean Obeidallah show @SiriusXM channel 127 weekdays 6-9PMET. Pls Sign up for my newsletter: deanobeidallah.substack.com
Twitter @DeanObeidallah Get Email Contact

25. Eleanor Clift

Designation Writer Author Bio I write for The Daily Beast and I'm a proud progressive. I think climate change is an existential threat, and we have way too many guns.
Twitter @EleanorClift Get Email Contact

26. Elizabeth Brockway

Designation Art Director Author Bio Ugh. Editorial Visuals Director @thedailybeast & ????????‍???? at @columbiajourn | past: @voguemagazine & @intothegloss/@glossier
Twitter @theEbrockway Get Email Contact

27. Emily Shugerman

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio women, wealth, and wellness. senior reporter @thedailybeast // email: ****@thedailybeast.com // insta: @eshugs
Twitter @eshugerman Get Email Contact

28. Erica Radol

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29. Fletcher Peters

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio entertainment reporta @thedailybeast + rigatoni fangirl
Twitter @fIetcherpeters Get Email Contact

30. Helen Holmes

Designation Culture Reporter Author Bio culture reporter @thedailybeast & singer in a band ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @helenbholmes Get Email Contact

31. Jake Lahut

Designation Campaign Reporter Author Bio Campaign reporter @thedailybeast. Retired podcast host, emergency backup hockey writer. @wesleyanargus alumnus. Same handle on Threads. FR/EN ????????
Twitter @JakeLahut Get Email Contact

32. Jake Adelstein

Designation Reporter and Special Correspondent Author Bio 調査報道記者・Tokyo Vice (原作の著者) Investigative journalist, Zen Buddhist Priest, Paladin Social Justice Ninja Author of #TokyoVice #TheLastYakuza 禅僧 @thedailybeast
Twitter @jakeadelstein (44.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

33. Jonathan Alter

Designation Columnist Author Bio Husband, father; author (of books on FDR, Obama and Carter); MSNBC analyst; documentary filmmaker; columnist; founder, oldgoats.substack.com
Twitter @jonathanalter (111.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

34. Jose Pagliery

Designation Political Investigations Reporter Author Bio @thedailybeast political investigations reporter ⚔ mstdn.social/@pagliery
Twitter @Jose_Pagliery Get Email Contact

35. Josh Fiallo

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Tampeño, Aussie dad & reporter @thedailybeast.
Twitter @ByJoshFiallo Get Email Contact

36. Julia Davis

Designation Columnist Author Bio Columnist @TheDailyBeast, creator of the Russian Media Monitor, sanctioned by Russia, member of @TheEmmys. I watch Russian state TV, so you don't have to.
Twitter @JuliaDavisNews Get Email Contact

37. Justin Baragona

Designation Media Reporter Author Bio Senior media reporter @thedailybeast Founder @thecontemptor Formerly @mediaite @TheIJR @politicususa @411mania Send tips/hate mail to ****@gmail.com
Twitter @justinbaragona Get Email Contact

38. Justin Rohrlich

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter at The Daily Beast. My tweets auto-delete on an oddly timed schedule out of my control. Say hi: ****@thedailybeast.com
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39. Kana Ruhalter

Designation Breaking News Intern Author Bio BREAKING: my psyche / producing all things considered for @gbhnews @npratc / prev: @thedailybeast @borgenproject / ???? to ****@wgbh.org
Twitter @kanaruhalter Get Email Contact

40. Kate Briquelet

Designation Senior Reporter Author Bio senior reporter @thedailybeast covering crime & corruption / vegan / #adoptdontshop
Twitter @kbriquelet Get Email Contact

41. Katie Baker

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Executive Editor, The Daily Beast
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42. Kelly Weill

Designation Reporter Author Bio Writer in books and blogs. Author of OFF THE EDGE (@AlgonquinBooks) and MomLeft newsletter. Bunch of other words @TheDailyBeast, @TheAtlantic, @Politico, ect.
Twitter @KELLYWEILL Get Email Contact

43. Kevin Fallon

Designation Editor Author Bio I'm the editor of @beastobsessed, the new pop culture site from @thedailybeast. Also, I'm tired and hungry.
Twitter @kpfallon (27.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

44. Kurt Loft

Designation Freelance Writer Get Email Contact

45. Kyndall Cunningham

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio entertainment reporter @thedailybeast. i love a chili's grill and bar.
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46. Lachlan Cartwright

Designation Editor-at-Large Author Bio Editor at Large @thedailybeast. Tips: ****@thedailybeast.com. DM for Signal. Subscribe to Confider thedailybeast.com/newsletters
Twitter @LachCartwright Get Email Contact

47. Laura Bradley

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio a cult classic. ???????? now: entertainment reporter @thedailybeast. then: @vanityfair @slate. she/her tips - ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @lurabardley Get Email Contact

48. Allegra Frank

Designation Deputy Editor Author Bio (she/her) editor @thedailybeast / ex-@slate + @voxdotcom + @polygon / pic by @anuanew / clean + rad + powerful / email: allegra.frank @ thedailybeast dot com
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49. Luis Rendon

Designation Senior Photo Editor Author Bio Tejano journalist in NYC | Visuals: @thedailybeast, @NYPost @SFChronicle | Words: @TexasMonthly and @TexasHighways | Co-host of @TheMixedReviews
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50. Maddie Bender

Designation Innovation Reporter Author Bio science pixie dream girl | work in @nytimes @thedailybeast @statnews @sciam @motherboard @smithsonianmag et al. | semper scrutans
Twitter @MaddieOBender Get Email Contact

51. Madeline Roth

Designation Entertainment Editor Author Bio Electricity and gas prices keep rising and it is better to keep the heating off. But with our super cozy boutique slippers you are guaranteed not to freeze this
Twitter @madfitzroth Get Email Contact

52. Malcolm Jones

Designation Culture Writer and Senior Editor Twitter @mwjonesjr Get Email Contact

53. Margot Kiser

Designation Foreign Correspondent Author Bio Foreign correspondent covering security, crime #paulmackenzie #shakahola East Africa @thedailybeast @thetimes @NEWSWEEK @ajenglish tips:****@gmail.com
Twitter @margotkiser Get Email Contact

54. Mark Alfred

Designation Breaking News Intern Author Bio Breaking News Team @TheDailyBeast | Contact at: ****@markalfred.news or (858) 413-7384 (text/Signal)
Twitter @byMarkAlfred Get Email Contact

55. Mathew Murphy

Designation Senior News Editor Author Bio Senior news editor for The Daily Beast. Walkley Award winning journalist. Formerly with The Age/SMH and News Corp Australia. All views are my own.
Twitter @MathewMurphy81 Get Email Contact

56. Matt Fuller

Designation Washington Bureau Chief Author Bio Washington Bureau Chief for The Daily Beast. Be silent, be still.
Twitter @MEPFuller Get Email Contact

57. Matt Young

Designation Night Editor Author Bio in a hi tech digital world. Night Ed @thedailybeast News Ed. HP Ed. Former Weekend Ed | US Correspondent | Senior Journo @newscomauHQ | @nypost @nzherald
Twitter @MattYoung Get Email Contact

58. Matt Lewis

Designation Senior Columnist Author Bio Columnist @thedailybeast Order my book ???? FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS ▶️ www.centerstreet.com/titles/matt-lewis/filthy-rich-politicians/9781546004417/
Twitter @mattklewis (86.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

59. Melanie Hamlett

Designation None Author Bio Storyteller, comedian, writer. Words: @harpersbazaarus @WashingtonPost, @Glamourmag @Guardian @Huffpost @thedailybeast,@slate @cosmopolitan????France ????????She/her
Twitter @MelanieHamlett Get Email Contact

60. Mia Maguire

Designation Commerce Editor Twitter @MiaMaguire20 Get Email Contact

61. Michael Daly

Designation Writer Author Bio writer at the daily beast
Twitter @MichaelDalynyc Get Email Contact

62. Michael Weiss

Designation Editor at Large Author Bio Editor @insidereng, @foreignoffpod. ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror: goo.gl/Jb6uEA. Next book: GRU @twelvebooks. ****@protonmail.com
Twitter @michaeldweiss Get Email Contact

63. Mike Barnicle

Designation Columnist Author Bio Mike Barnicle is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist and a social and political commentator. Watch Mike Barnicle at www.MikeBarnicle.TV
Twitter @mikebarnicle Get Email Contact

64. Mitch Swenson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Creative director, author, war reporter, conservationist, aquanaut, game designer, button-pusher
Twitter @Mitch_Swenson Get Email Contact

65. Erin Gloria Ryan

Designation Contributor Author Bio eringloriaryan on the other, better socials
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66. Nico Hines

Designation World Editor Author Bio World Editor, The Daily Beast. Previously London for Newsweek and Washington, D.C. for The Times. TV/Podcast: The World This Week ****@thedailybeast.com
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67. Nicolaus Mills

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68. Noah Kirsch

Designation Wealth and Power Reporter Author Bio Wealth & Power Reporter @TheDailyBeast. Former staff writer @Forbes. DMs open for tips or recipes.
Twitter @Noah_Kirsch Get Email Contact

69. Noor Ibrahim

Designation Deputy World Editor Author Bio managing editor @thedailybeast • ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @bynooribrahim Get Email Contact

70. Nick Schager

Designation Entertainment Critic Author Bio Entertainment Critic @thedailybeast / @beastobsessed Member: @nyfcc, @NatSocFilmCrix, @CriticsChoice, @ofcs Endlessly opinionated
Twitter @nschager Get Email Contact

71. Pilar Melendez

Designation Senior National Reporter Author Bio senior national reporter @thedailybeast // previously @MSNBC @CNN @columbiajourn @nyuniversity // MIA + NYC // Insta: instagram.com/pilarmelendez/
Twitter @pbmelendez Get Email Contact

72. Rachel Olding

Designation Breaking News Editor Author Bio Senior breaking news editor at @TheDailyBeast. Via Australia's @smh & @theage. ****@thedailybeast.com / DMs open
Twitter @rachelolding Get Email Contact

73. Reid Webb

Designation Commerce Director Author Bio played high school sports
Twitter @webbstone_ Get Email Contact

74. Richard Greenwald

Designation Columnist Author Bio Writer, professor, dean, & columnist @theDailyBeast. www.thedailybeast.com/author/richard-a-greenwald. Tweets & RTs are not endorsements
Twitter @rich_greenwald Get Email Contact

75. Riley Rogerson

Designation Reporter Author Bio @thedailybeast politics reporter covering Congress | formerly @adndotcom @report4america @thehoya | reach me at ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @riley_rogerson Get Email Contact

76. Roger Sollenberger

Designation Senior Politics Reporter Author Bio Senior political reporter @thedailybeast. Former six-string for hire. Tips: ****@thedailybeast.com (same @protonmail.com)
Twitter @SollenbergerRC Get Email Contact

77. Sam Brodey

Designation Deputy Politics Editor Author Bio Deputy Politics Editor @thedailybeast. Lapsed Californian. Find me at ****@thedailybeast.com. DMs open.
Twitter @sambrodey Get Email Contact

78. Scott Porch

Designation Contributor Author Bio Podcast producer. Posting mainly on Substack Notes.
Twitter @ScottPorch Get Email Contact

79. Shannon Vavra

Designation National Security Reporter Author Bio National Security Reporter @thedailybeast. Tips welcome. ****@thedailybeast.com. Text 202-681-7032, ask for Signal. Priors: @CyberScoopNews @Axios
Twitter @shanvav (16.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

80. Matt Wilstein

Designation Senior Entertainment Editor Author Bio Senior entertainment editor @TheDailyBeast and host of The Last Laugh podcast | DM or email with freelance pitches | matt.wilstein @ thedailybeast-dot-com |
Twitter @mattwilstein (17.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

81. Max Burns

Designation Columnist Author Bio @SiriusXMProg Contributor & Founder, Third Degree Strategies Read/Watch: @MSNBC @CNN @NewsNation @damemagazine
Twitter @themaxburns (67.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

82. Thomas Levinson

Designation Photo Editor Author Bio photo editor @thedailybeast // former: @nydailynews @nypost @DispatchAlerts @MLB The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild ✊????
Twitter @TwLevinson Get Email Contact

83. Tim Teeman

Designation Senior Editor and Writer Author Bio Senior Editor and Writer, @TheDailyBeast. Author: In Bed With Gore Vidal: amazon.com/Bed-Gore-Vidal
Twitter @TimTeeman Get Email Contact

84. Tom Sykes

Designation Writer Author Bio Society, Royals and Trends for @theDailyBeast. Lover of tea. And cake.
Twitter @royalist Get Email Contact

85. Tony Ho Tran

Designation Senior Editor, Innovation Author Bio AI reporting sex symbol | Senior Editor, Innovation @thedailybeast | Pitch Guide: tinyurl.com/34nps8b9 | ✉️ ****@thedailybeast.com
Twitter @TonyHoWasHere Get Email Contact

86. Tracy Connor

Designation Editor-in-Chief Author Bio EIC, Daily Beast, by way of NBC, NYDN, NYP, UPI. Brooklynite. Roller derby mom. Graduate of Coney Island Sideshow School.
Twitter @TracyConnor Get Email Contact

87. Victoria James

Designation Columnist Author Bio sommelier, partner & director of beverage: COTE NYC / MIAMI / COTE WINE CLUB. Author, WINE GIRL (@eccobooks). Co-founder of the 501c3 nonprofit, WINE EMPOWERED
Twitter @Geturgrapeon Get Email Contact

88. Wajahat Ali

Designation Columnist Author Bio GO BACK TO WHERE YOU CAME FROM Columnist @thedailybeast Cohost Democracy-Ish Podcast Sr. Fellow Western States Center @Instawajahat ****@protonmail.com
Twitter @WajahatAli Get Email Contact

89. Will Bredderman

Designation Senior Researcher Author Bio @TheDailyBeast Sr. Researcher. Award-winning investigative reporter. Priors: @CrainsNewYork, @Observer, @BrooklynPaper. ****@thedailybeast.com.
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90. Zachary Petrizzo

Designation Reporter Twitter @ZTPetrizzo Get Email Contact