David Brooks

Journalist, author, political and cultural commentator

Canadian-born American Toronto, Canada Leo

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, author, political and cultural commentator
NationalityCanadian-born American
Date of Birth11/08/1961
Age65 years
BirthplaceToronto, Canada
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about David Brooks

12/09/2026

The New York Times author page for David Brooks continued to identify him as an op-ed columnist and provided his public X account. The page also confirmed his ongoing presence as a contributor under the name David Brooks.

21/08/2026

David Brooks was listed by Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs as a Presidential Fellow and staff writer at The Atlantic. The profile also noted that he hosts The Permanent Questions and remains a commentator on PBS NewsHour, reflecting his continued role in journalism and public affairs.

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Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBachelor's degree in history from the University of Chicago

Personal Life

ResidenceMaryland

Career

Known ForOp-ed columnist for The New York Times and commentator on PBS NewsHour
Other Roles
  • Reporter and editor at The Wall Street Journal
  • Senior editor at The Weekly Standard
  • Contributing editor at Newsweek
  • Contributor to The Atlantic
  • Author of several books
  • Presidential Fellow at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs
  • Host of The Permanent Questions

Social Media

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Toronto and raised in New York City and Pennsylvania.
2. Began his journalism career as a police reporter.
3. Has taught at Yale, Duke, and the University of Chicago.
4. Is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Also born on 11 August

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