Ana Kasparian
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Ana Kasparian | |
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| Born | Anahit Misak Kasparian July 7, 1986 |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (B.A.J.) Master of Arts in Political Science (M.A.) |
| Alma mater | California State University, Northridge (B.A.J.)/(M.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Political pundit Internet/radio talk show host/producer Entertainment correspondent |
| Employer | The Young Turks |
| Notable credit | The Young Turks |
| Television | The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur |
| Movement | Progressive |
| Website | www |
Anahit Misak "Ana" Kasparian[1] (Western Armenian: Անահիտ Միսաք Գասպարեան; Western Armenian pronunciation: [ɑnɑˈhid miˈsɑkʰ kʰɑsbɑˈɾjɑn]) [2]; born July 7, 1986) is an Armenian American co-host and producer for the online news show The Young Turks. Kasparian began working as a fill-in producer for The Young Turks in 2007.[3]
Biography
Anna was born on July 7, 1986 the daughter of Armenian immigrant parents. She describes her parents as "the powerhouse of my motivation and determination"[4]. She learned to read, write, and speak Armenian fluently at a young age. [4] Kasparian graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (B.A.J.). Kasparian has worked with AOL News, YouTube, TidalTv and On Point. She also worked in news production at CBS radio affiliate KNX (AM) in Los Angeles.[5] In addition to being the host of The Young Turks, Ana Kasparian appears frequently on the English version of the Russian-based channel RT and RT America.[6] In 2007, Kasparian became the producer and co-host of the progressive talk radio on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and now internet show/TV Show The Young Turks/The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur on where she functions as commentator on pop culture and celebrity gossip.[7] She completed her Master of Political Science in political science in 2010.[3]
References
- ^ a b Kasparian, Ana (26 October 2007). "The Young Turks...From an Armenian's Perspective". The Young Turks. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ ՄԱՆՈՅԵԱՆ, ԳԷՈՐԳ (30 April 2005). "ԼՈՒՍԱՐՁԱԿ- Երիտհայուհին" (in Armenian). Retrieved 25 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Kasparian, Ana (2007). "AnaKasparian". The Young Turks. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ a b Mademan.com. "Ana Kasparian". Chickipedia. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ Ana Kasparian on Facebook
- ^ "Search: Ana Kasparian — RT". Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ Kasparian, Ana. "Ana Kasparian". LinkedIn. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
External links
- 1986 births
- Air America (radio network)
- American agnostics
- American Internet personalities
- American people of Armenian descent
- American political pundits
- American radio producers
- American talk radio hosts
- California State University, Northridge alumni
- Current TV
- Living people
- People from Los Angeles, California
- The Young Turks (talk show)