Mary Katharine Ham is a nationally prominent journalist, author, and speaker. As a CNN Political Commentator, she brings conservative perspective mixed with a humorous take on politics and pop culture. In an article about Ham, CNN president Jeff Zucker said, “She’s an honest broker, and she’s got likability and confidence.”

Ham is known for her keen observation of how the media has changed during the Trump presidency. Ham was previously a Fox News contributor from 2007-2015, most often seen as a libertarian foil to Bill O’Reilly’s populism on his prime-time show.

Ham is a die-hard UGA football fan, an athlete who relishes marathons and mountain-climbing, and a proud Southern gal who is close to her family in North Carolina.