From political director at ABC News to co-managing editor at Bloomberg Politics and now a leading voice on his interactive media platform 2WAY, Mark Halperin consistently delivers comprehensive analysis of American politics. After joining ABC News in 1988, Mark Halperin swiftly rose to prominence, being named Political Director for the network in 1997. During his tenure, he founded and edited ‘The Note,’ a highly influential daily newsletter on ABCNews.com that garnered significant readership within political circles. Halperin further solidified his reputation as a political commentator with his frequent appearances as a correspondent and analyst for ABC News.
This partnership extended to co-managing Bloomberg Politics and co-hosting ‘With All Due Respect.’ Halperin also co-produced and appeared in Showtime’s acclaimed series ‘The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth,’ covering the pivotal 2016 United States Presidential Election. Continuing to innovate in media, Time magazine released the ‘Mark Halperin 2012’ iPad app in 2011. He expanded his literary contributions with the 2019 publication of ‘How to Beat Trump: America’s Top Political Strategists on What It Will Take’ and launched his political blog, ‘Wide World of News,’ the same year. In 2020, Halperin began appearing on Newsmax TV, where he hosted ‘Mark Halperin’s Focus Group’ for three seasons, delivering direct political analysis to a broad audience.
Demonstrating continued innovation in media, Halperin founded 2WAY in 2024, an interactive video platform featuring daily live discussions on key political topics. In 2025, he further expanded his significant presence in political discourse by joining Megyn Kellys MK Media network as the host of ‘Next Up with Mark Halperin.’ Throughout his distinguished career, Halperin has remained a leading voice known for his direct analytical style and ability to dissect complex political events, fostering a deeper understanding of political developments across multiple platforms.