Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein (born May 9, 1984) is an American journalist, author, and political commentator. He is most known for his former work as a blogger and columnist for The Washington Post, as well as his ongoing work as a contributor to Bloomberg News and MSNBC. He was formerly an associate editor of The American Prospect political magazine and a political blogger at the same publication. At The Washington Post, he managed a branded blog called "Wonkblog," which featured his writing and the writing of other policy reporters. Issues discussed in the blog included Health Care and Budget Policy. He wrote a primer on policy called "Wonkbook", which was delivered by e-mail and on his blog each morning. In 2011, Klein's blog was the most-read blog at The Washington Post. In January 2014, he announced he would be leaving The Washington Post to start a new media venture with several other veteran journalists. He has joined Vox Media as Editor in-Chief for their news website, Vox. 2Early life and education Klein was born and raised in Irvine, California. Klein is a middle child, raised in a Jewish famil