Kasie Hunt

American journalist born in Michigan in 1985. She began her career as an intern in NBC News's political unit and later worked for the National Journal, Politico, and the Associated Press covering elections and politics. From 2013 to 2021, she served as NBC News's Capitol Hill correspondent, appearing on MSNBC shows including Way Too Early and Kasie DC. She joined CNN in 2021 and has hosted several programs including Early Start (renamed CNN This Morning) and currently hosts The Arena with Kasie Hunt, which premiered in 2025. She also hosts State of the Race for CNN International.