Emily Zanotti

Emily Zanotti is an American journalist, columnist, and commentator whose career spans law, political communications, and media. An attorney specializing in constitutional appellate litigation, Zanotti transitioned from legal practice to public advocacy, developing digital communications and media strategies for political and corporate clients, including work on the McCain and Romney presidential campaigns.

After her campaign work, Zanotti reported from the campaign trail, founded the political gossip blog "NakedDC," and served as managing and digital editor for The American Spectator. She contributed political humor and commentary to publications such as Slate, Daily Caller, and National Review. Zanotti later joined NewsCorp and Wall Street Journal, working with the political site Heat Street as a senior political editor.

Zanotti became senior editor at The Daily Wire, with her writing also appearing in New York Post, National Review, SheKnows Media, The Federalist, Real Clear Politics, Washington Examiner, The Guardian, Slate, and Wonkette. She was a featured writer for Chicago Tribune's Chicago Now blog and Wall Street Journal's "Cross Country" column. Zanotti also co-hosted the "LadyBrains" podcast.

She subsequently joined Fox News Media and the U.S. News Desk as a senior editor. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Zanotti is a writer, humor columnist, and Catholic commentator, and serves as a contributing editor at Acton Institute. Her work continues to appear across a range of outlets, reflecting her expertise in legal analysis, political commentary, and cultural issues within conservative media.