Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/02/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, India |
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Stanford University |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Political Science (1981-1985) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Wife (name not publicly disclosed) |
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| Children | 2 Sons |
Career
| Overview | Shirish V. Dáte has built a remarkable career in journalism, starting with local and state politics in Florida before advancing to national politics. His investigative efforts led to significant political stories, including exposing corruption in Florida’s school voucher programme, which prompted criminal inquiries and legislative scrutiny. |
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| Writing | Dáte is also an accomplished author, with political biographies such as Jeb: America’s Next Bush (on Florida governor Jeb Bush) and Quiet Passion (on former Florida senator Bob Graham), and five political thriller novels. His work has appeared in POLITICO Magazine, The Atlantic, National Journal, the Washington Post, The New Republic, and Slate. |
Social Media
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirish-date-492a5088/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shirish was raised in the USA after moving at age three from Pune, India. | |
| 2. He initially pursued science in junior college prior to shifting to Political Science. | |
| 3. His time at Stanford University was pivotal in shaping his journalistic approach. | |
| 4. He went viral after a notable exchange with Donald Trump's press team during a press conference. | |
| 5. Possesses experience as a bluewater sailor with 35,000 nautical miles under his belt. | |
| 6. Led a two-year sailing voyage with his wife and two school-aged sons aboard Juno, an Alden 44 cutter, covering over 15,000 nautical miles from the Caribbean through the Mediterranean (including Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Canary and Cape Verde Islands, Aegean islands), Bahamas, and back via the Gulf Stream to Chesapeake. |