Andrew Kaczynski — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Editor and Reporter for The KFILE at CNN since 2016.
Founder of Team Beans Infant Brain Tumor Fund, established in 2020.
Became well known in 2011 for posting old video clips of politicians, described as "the [2012] Republican primaries' most influential amateur opposition researcher."
Previously a Politics Reporter and Editor at KFILE Team at BuzzFeed News from 2011 to 2016.
Uncovered numerous instances of plagiarism by politicians, including Rand Paul's 2012 book "Government Bullies."
Got his start by emailing reporters' tip boxes with clips he found of politicians contradicting themselves.
Attended Ohio University and St. Johns University, studying early American history.

Biography

Andrew Kaczynski is an American journalist and political reporter, currently serving as Editor and Reporter for The KFILE at CNN since 2016. He rose to prominence in 2011 by posting old video clips of politicians, often highlighting statements contrary to their current political positions. This work led to him being described as "the [2012] Republican primaries' most influential amateur opposition researcher.