Dean Obeidallah is an American comedian, journalist, and host, widely recognized for his work on SiriusXM Progress' The Dean Obeidallah Show. He is a frequent contributor to major news outlets, including CNN, The Daily Beast, and MSNBC, where he offers political commentary. Before his career in media and comedy, Obeidallah practiced law, having received a J.
D. from Fordham Law School in 1993.