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Chris Hayes Biography Wiki

Chris Hayes is an American political commentator, television news anchor, and author currently hosts All In with Chris Hayes, a weekday news and opinion television show on MSNBC. Hayes covered local and national politics as a contributor to the independent weekly Chicago Reader for four years, starting in August 2001. He started a four-year career as a senior editor at In These Times, a Chicago-based labor-focused monthly magazine, in late 2003.

Hayes was a Schumann Center Writing Fellow at In These Times from 2005 to 2006. Hayes was a contributing writer for The Nation and a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute from 2006 to 2007. He replaced David Corn as The Nation’s Washington, D.C. editor on November 1, 2007.

Hayes wrote extensively about topics important to the liberal community, including the challenges facing the Democratic Party in the aftermath of 9/11 and the evolution of the labor movement. Additionally, he covered the efforts of progressive activists to revive the “public option” during the 2009–2010 health care debate, when many political insiders dismissed it as dead.

Chris Hayes Age

How old is Hayes? He is 46 years old as of 2025. Chris was born on February 28, 1979, in Norwood, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 28th February every year.

Chris Hayes Education

Chris studied at Hunter College High School in New York City. He is also a graduate of Brown University, majoring in philosophy, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001. ALSO READ: Natalie Bomke

Chris Hayes Nationality / Ethnicity

Hayes holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in Norwood, New York, United States. He is of Mixed ethnicity/heritage.

Chris Hayes Height / Measurements

How tall is Chris? He stands at an average height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.84m). However, information about his other body measurements is currently under review.

Chris Hayes Parents / Family

Hayes was born and raised by his parents, Roger Hayes and Geri Hayes, in Norwood, New York, United States. His father moved to New York from Chicago while studying at a Jesuit seminary and started community organizing in the Bronx. His mother was a school teacher and worked for the NYC Department of Education. Hayes was raised Catholic, but stopped attending services in college and does not consider himself to be religious. Chris’s mother is of Italian descent, while his father is of Irish Catholic ancestry.

Chris Hayes Wife / Married

Is Chris married? Yes, he is married to Kate Shaw, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Supreme Court contributor for ABC News. The couple tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in 2007.

Chris Hayes Children / New baby

Hayes and Kate are proud to have three children, Ryan Elizabeth Shaw-Hayes, David Emanuel Shaw-Hayes, and Anya Shaw-Hayes.

Chris Hayes Salary

Hayes is an American political commentator, television news anchor, and author earning an annual salary ranging from $30,000 to $150,000.

Chris Hayes Net Worth

Chris currently hosts All In with Chris Hayes, a weekday news and opinion television show on MS NOW and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $10 million.

Chris Hayes MSNBC

Hayes currently hosts All In with Chris Hayes, a weekday news and opinion television show on MSNBC. Hayes covered local and national politics as a contributor to the independent weekly Chicago Reader for four years, starting in August 2001. He started a four-year career as a senior editor at In These Times, a Chicago-based labor-focused monthly magazine, in late 2003.

Hayes was a Schumann Center Writing Fellow at In These Times from 2005 to 2006. Hayes was a contributing writer for The Nation and a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute from 2006 to 2007. He replaced David Corn as The Nation’s Washington, D.C. editor on November 1, 2007.

Hayes wrote extensively about topics important to the liberal community, including the challenges facing the Democratic Party in the aftermath of 9/11 and the evolution of the labor movement. Additionally, he covered the efforts of progressive activists to revive the “public option” during the 2009–2010 health care debate, when many political insiders dismissed it as dead.