Alex Wagner

Alex Wagner is an MSNBC correspondent and television host known for several high-profile hosting roles, including "Alex Wagner Tonight" on MSNBC, which ran from 2022 to 2025, and the first season of "The Mole" reboot on Netflix. Wagner's career in television began with fill-in host roles for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "All In with Chris Hayes" on MSNBC. Her stint as the anchor of "Now with Alex Wagner" on MSNBC and her co-hosting role on "The Circus" on Showtime further established her presence in the industry.

Parallel to her television career, Wagner has made significant contributions as an author and editor. In 2018, she penned "FutureFace: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging." Her journalistic acumen was further demonstrated through her role as a senior editor at The Atlantic magazine since April 2016 and her tenure as the editor-in-chief of The Fader magazine from 2004 to 2007. Wagner also co-hosts the weekly podcast "Radio Atlantic."

Wagner's role extends beyond the media into the realm of social activism. She served as the executive director of Not On Our Watch, a non-profit organization founded by actors George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and Don Cheadle. Recognized for her ability to facilitate political discussions, she has been profiled by major publications such as Glamour, Elle, and Details.