Zerlina Maxwell

Zerlina Maxwell is an accomplished political analyst and host, offering insightful commentary on culture, gender equity, and social justice. After serving as a field organizer for the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign, Zerlina Maxwell advanced her career in political communications, becoming the Director of Progressive Media for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign. This foundational experience in political activism directly informed her transition into media, where she now serves as the Director of Progressive Programming for SiriusXM. In this capacity, Maxwell hosts her own weekly radio show, ‘Signal Boost,’ establishing her consistent and influential presence in national political discourse.

Her incisive analysis has also been featured in print and online, with contributed written work appearing in The Washington Post, Jet, The American Prospect, Black Enterprise, CNN.com, The Huffington Post, Salon, and Ebony. Maxwell’s influence extends to digital platforms, with her Twitter account being highlighted by The New York Times and Salon as a recommended follow, and recognized by Time magazine in its 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2014, underscoring her expertise in shaping public conversations. Maxwell concluded her daily news show ‘Zerlina’ and departed from MSNBC on September 15, 2022. She continues to leverage her extensive experience and insight as the Director of Progressive Programming for SiriusXM, where she maintains her role as host of the weekly radio show ‘Signal Boost.’ As an accomplished political analyst and host, Maxwell remains a leading commentator, consistently offering insightful perspectives on culture, gender equity, and social justice across various media platforms.