Mary Katharine Ham

At-a-Glance

Co-moderated a 2016 GOP primary debate on ABC.
Author of the 2015 book, "End of Discussion: How the Left's Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun!)".
Served as a CNN Commentator for six years and rejoined Fox News as a contributor in 2024.
Co-hosts the news-and-culture podcast "Getting Hammered" since 2021.
Taught on free-speech issues as a Harvard Institute of Politics Visiting Fellow (2017) and at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics (2018).
Serves on the board of the Travis Manion Foundation.

Biography

Mary Katharine Ham is an American journalist, political commentator, author, and podcast host. She currently works as a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host, and rejoined Fox News as a contributor in June 2024, also writing columns for OutKick. Previously, she was a CNN Commentator for six years, appearing regularly on shows like “The Lead w/ Jake Tapper,” “Inside Politics,” and “State of the Union.