Astead W. Herndon

At-a-Glance

Named 2025 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists
Host and Editorial Director of politics at Vox since October 2025
Political analyst and contributor for CNN
Host of "The Run-Up" podcast for The New York Times, named one of the best podcasts of 2022 by The Economist
National politics reporter for The New York Times for seven years
Profile of Kamala Harris nominated for a National Magazine Award and included in The New York Times' Pulitzer Prize nomination
Graduated from Marquette University with a degree in journalism

Biography

Astead W. Herndon is an American journalist and political commentator known for his extensive coverage of national politics. Since October 2025, he serves as host and editorial director of politics at Vox, where he is set to launch a new podcast in spring 2026. Herndon also works as a political analyst and contributor for CNN.