Co-Founder & CEO of Punchbowl News; Former Senior Washington Correspondent for POLITICO; NYT Bestselling Author Known for "The Hill to Die On"

Washington, DC, USA
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Anna Palmer Biography

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.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/24/2026.

Anna Palmer Videos

Keynote Session: Reinventing online political coverage

Keynote Session: Reinventing online political coverage

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman, co-founders, Punchbowl News CHAIR Evan Smith, ceo & co-founder, The Texas Tribune ISOJ 2021

Anna Palmer, founder of Punchbowl News on MSNBC's Way Too Early

Anna Palmer, founder of Punchbowl News on MSNBC's Way Too Early

Anna Palmer, founder of Punchbowl News on MSNBC's Way Too Early.

Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman Discuss The Capitol Insurrection

Anna Palmer & Jake Sherman Discuss The Capitol Insurrection

Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman, journalists who cover everything that happens at the U.S. Capitol for Punchbowl News, weigh in on the aftermath of the...

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