John Heilemann

John Heilemann is a journalist and national affairs analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. Heilemann attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate studies and Harvard University for his master's degree in public policy. He began his career as a staff writer for New York magazine, Wired, and The Economist before becoming a journalist and anchor. Heilemann gained prominence through his collaborative efforts with Mark Halperin. Together, they co-authored several books, including "Game Change," which chronicled the 2008 presidential campaign, and "Double Down," a sequel focusing on the 2012 campaign. The pair also hosted the political analysis show "With All Due Respect" on Bloomberg Television and MSNBC from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his television work, Heilemann co-produced and co-starred in Showtime's "The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth," which followed the presidential candidates during the 2016 United States Presidential Election. He also produced and appeared in episodes of the show from 2016 to 2022. Heilemann has contributed to various publications and appears as a guest on programs such as The Tony Kornheiser Show and MSNBC's Deadline: White House and Morning Joe. In 2019, he co-founded The Recount, a media outlet focused on politics, which includes a website, podcasts, and a newsletter. Heilemann is married to Diana Rhoten and resides in Manhattan.