Kirk A. Bado
About Kirk A. Bado
Kirk A. Bado serves as the Hotline Editor at National Journal, where he hosts podcasts, webinars, and political lecture series. He has a diverse background in journalism, having worked for various notable publications and completed his education in Public and Political Law and Journalism.
Work at National Journal
Kirk A. Bado currently serves as the Hotline Editor at National Journal, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he authors the daily newsletter lead, providing original reporting and analysis. He edits two daily campaign newsletters and hosts podcasts, webinars, and political lecture series. Previously, he worked as Managing Editor from 2021 to 2023 and as a House campaign reporter from 2019 to 2021. He also participated as an Atlantic Media Fellow for three months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Kirk A. Bado holds a Bachelor's degree in Public and Political Law from Belmont University, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2019. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in political reporting and mass communication.
Background
Originally from Pittsburgh, Kirk A. Bado has built a diverse career in journalism. He began his professional journey as a Staff Writer at Belmont Vision in 2014 and later became Editor in Chief. He contributed to various media organizations, including USA Today, The Arizona Republic, and USA Today Network Tennessee, where he held multiple roles, including General Assignment Reporter and Student Contributor.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kirk A. Bado has reported on significant topics, including the evolving political media landscape in the American South and the impact of Donald Trump's immigration policies in rural communities. He has also investigated the phenomenon of news deserts, highlighting the challenges in media accessibility. His work has been featured in reputable publications, contributing to the discourse on political and social issues.