John Heilemann

John Heilemann, a distinguished journalist and political analyst, established his reputation with the publication of ‘Pride Before the Fall: The Trials of Bill Gates and the End of the Microsoft Era’ in 2001. His early career included influential staff writing positions at prominent publications such as New York magazine, Wired, and The Economist, where he developed a robust foundation in political and technological reporting. Further showcasing his expertise in media, Heilemann hosted the Discovery Channel documentary series ‘Download: the True Story of the Internet’ in 2008. Heilemann gained significant national recognition as the co-author of the influential book ‘Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime’ (2010) with Mark Halperin.

This in-depth chronicle of the 2008 U.S. presidential election not only became a New York Times Bestseller but also led to a critically acclaimed HBO film adaptation, where Heilemann made a cameo as ‘St. Paul Reporter’ in 2012. The successful partnership continued with ‘Double Down: Game Change 2012’ (2013).

Diversifying his media contributions, he also appeared as himself in an episode of the Showtime series ‘Billions’ in 2022. In 2019, Heilemann co-founded The Recount, a video-first digital news startup dedicated to political coverage, further cementing his impact on modern political journalism. John Heilemann maintains a robust media presence as a National Affairs Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, providing regular commentary on current political developments. He also serves as the Chief Political Columnist for Puck and co-hosts the widely listened-to podcast ‘Hacks on Tap,’ further extending his reach in political analysis.

Looking ahead, Heilemann is set to Executive Produce ‘Impolitic with John Heilemann’ in 2024, where he also serves as a writer, and will Executive Produce ‘Countdown to Delicious’ in 2025, demonstrating his continued influence in both political and broader media production.