Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, author, political and cultural commentator |
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| Nationality | Canadian-born American |
| Date of Birth | 11/08/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Canada |
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)
| Education | Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Chicago |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Maryland |
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Career
| Known For | Op-ed columnist for The New York Times and commentator on PBS NewsHour |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/DavidBrooks224 |
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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. |