Chris Cillizza is an independent news creator. He has more than 32,000 subscribers to his daily political newsletter — “So What” — on Substack and more than 81,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. He hosts a show called “Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza” for the Monumental Sports Network. In it, Chris talks to some of the most powerful people in Washington about the sports they play, love and watch. He is a political analyst for NewsNation. He also contributes content to the Daily Beat and Noosphere. Prior to his career as an independent journalist, Chris spent more than 20 years in mainstream media — most recently for CNN and the Washington Post.

He pens the So What newsletter (which has more than 32,000 subscribers on Substack), in which he shares his wit and wisdom on politics, sports, and "a whole lot else," and also uses his YouTube channel (more than 81,000 subscribers) to take audiences beyond the "what" of the news cycle and into the "so what" and "now what."  He also hosts a show called Politics Aside with Chris Cillizza for the Monumental Sports Network. In it, Chris talks to some of the most powerful people in Washington about the sports they play, love, and watch. 

Previously, Cillizza served as politics reporter and editor at large for CNN, where he held various online and on-air roles, including as the creator of The Point with Chris Cillizza, a nightly newsletter. Known for tapping into his immense reservoir of political knowledge to examine the past and provide insights on the constantly evolving state of Washington politics, Cillizza's commentary explores the current presidency and the state of Capitol Hill with prodigious depth and a discerning eye for future political trends.   

Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Cillizza has cultivated a distinct reputation as one of the most keen, witty, and impartial observers of politics inside the Beltway. Having provided political commentary as a guest on Fox News Channel and MSNBC, Cillizza is able to deliver penetrating analysis on the ways in which candidates must meet the 21st century demands of their constituents. As someone incredibly involved with and attuned to fluctuating media standards, Cillizza’s coverage of political races seeks to capture and explain the complex relationship between politicians and an evolving electorate. Having appeared on MTV and YouTube as a debate moderator between presidential candidates, Cillizza has become aware of the emerging importance of social media, young voters, and growing generational influences on campaign politics. As Cillizza knows well by now, “politics is never over.” In this light, he consistently dazzles audiences with unparalleled knowledge and a view of politics that is both thrilling and evocative of today’s world. 

Prior to CNN, Cillizza became the first reporter from a major news organization to work online as a White House political correspondent by launching the Washington Post’s hugely popular blog The Fix, which focuses on American electoral politics, including gubernatorial, Congressional, and presidential elections. Cillizza grew The Fix over a decade to include a team of bloggers and editors and it is now regarded as one of the most widely read blogs in Washington. The Fix receives upwards of 575,000 hits daily and serves the readership of both seasoned political veterans and casual Washington observers. Cillizza also served as an MSNBC on-air contributor and analyst. Before the Post, Cillizza wrote for Roll Call and reported on gubernatorial races and southern House races for the Cook Political Report. He also wrote a column for Congress Daily, and his freelance pieces have also appeared in various publications such as The Atlantic Monthly, Washingtonian, and Slate. 

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