Anna Palmer

Anna Palmer, co-founder and CEO of Punchbowl News since 2021, has a significant background in political journalism. Her early career includes a stint as a senior Washington correspondent for Politico, where she took over the influential newsletter from Mike Allen in 2016 and was also a co-author of Politico Playbook. Her contributions to political discourse were not limited to written content; she also made appearances as a political commentator on major networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS's Washington Week.

Palmer's expertise received wider recognition when she co-authored "The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America," a New York Times best-seller. The book was also listed in Publishers Weekly's "Top 10" in "Politics & Current Events" in Spring 2019. Apart from written contributions, Palmer has been featured in public speaking events like the ACJ Member Summit and Talks at GS by Goldman Sachs, and she has spoken or moderated discussions at major forums including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations General Assembly, and the Aspen Ideas Festival.

With the launch of Punchbowl News, Palmer expanded her reach even further, hosting the Daily Punch Podcast. Her work and insights have been recognized in major publications including The Washington Post, The Guardian, and USA Today. In 2020, she was recognized as a "Star to Watch" by the Washington Women in Journalism Awards. In 2021, Palmer participated in a panel discussion on journalism and reporting at St. Olaf College, further extending her influence in the realm of political discussion and analysis.