John Heilemann — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chief Political Columnist at Puck since 2024.
Works as a National Affairs Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC since 2011.
Co-authored Game Change (2010) and Double Down (2013), books about presidential campaigning.
Was the creator, host, and executive producer of Showtime's The Circus (2015-2023).
Co-founded The Recount in 2019 and founded Hat Size 3 Media, Inc in 2017.
Earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Biography

John Heilemann is an American journalist, national affairs analyst, and author known for his extensive work in political reporting and analysis. He currently serves as the Chief Political Columnist at Puck, a role he has held since 2024. Since 2011, Heilemann has also been a National Affairs Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

He is the co-author of the acclaimed books Game Change (2010) and Double Down (2013), which chronicle U.S. presidential campaigns.