Michael Knowles (political commentator)
American conservative political commentator and author (born 1990)
Michael John Knowles (born March 18, 1990) is an American conservative political commentator, author, and media host. He has been affiliated with The Daily Wire since 2016, where he has hosted The Michael Knowles Show, a daily political podcast, since 2017.
Knowles was born and raised in Bedford Hills, New York. A graduate of Yale University, Knowles previously trained as an actor and appeared in several independent film and web productions before turning to political media. His early prominence came in 2017 with the publication of Reasons to Vote for Democrats, a satirical book consisting of blank pages that became a bestseller. He published a second book, Speechless, in 2021.
Knowles is a frequent speaker and commentator within conservative circles and has been involved in projects including Verdict with Ted Cruz, a podcast he co-hosted with U.S. senator Ted Cruz from 2020 to 2022.
Early life and education
Michael John Knowles was born on March 18, 1990, and grew up in Bedford Hills, New York. He is of Irish and Italian descent. He attended Fox Lane High School in Bedford.
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