Dana Loesch Biography
Dana Loesch is an American radio and TV host. She served as a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association and worked as a writer and editor for Breitbart News. Loesch hosted “Dana” on TheBlaze TV from 2014 to 2017 and currently hosts a nationally syndicated weekday radio talk show. She has made guest appearances on various television networks including Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC, and HBO.
Dana Loesch Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Loesch is 45 years old, She was born on September 28, 1978, in Missouri, in the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on September 28 every year.
Dana Loesch Height / Measurements
Loesch is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Dana Loesch Partner / Husband
Loesch’s husband is Chris Loesch. They married in 2000 and have been together ever since. Chris is a music producer and also manages Dana’s career. Her husband owns and operates Intuation Studios LLC, a creative production company. He is a firearms enthusiast and Pro Staff member for Triumph Systems, a firearms training company.
Dana Loesch Kids / Children
Loesch has two sons, Ezra and Liam. She occasionally posts pictures of them on social media, but their faces are always obscured. Loesch homeschooled her two children for eight years, citing concerns about the traditional education system and a desire to instill her values and beliefs.
Dana Loesch Sons
Loesch and her husband, Chris Loesch, have two sons together, Ezra and Liam but their specific ages are not publicly shared due to privacy concerns. Dana has spoken about her family life on occasion but generally keeps the details of her children’s lives out of the spotlight.
Dana Loesch Family / Relatives
Loesch was raised by her mother, Gale, in Southern Baptists. She claims descent from Cherokees in Georgia, as well as of Irish descent through her paternal grandmother. Gale Eaton played a significant role in Dana’s upbringing. She raised Dana within a Southern Baptist community and instilled in her strong values and beliefs. There is no confirmed information about whether Dana has any siblings from her biological or extended family.
Dana Loesch Education
She completed her high school education at Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri, and subsequently pursued her studies at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. Later, she transferred to Webster University, focusing on journalism. During her time at the university, she actively supported the Democratic Party and contributed to Bill Clinton’s reelection campaign. However, after becoming pregnant, Loesch decided to leave college. She got married and became a parent at the age of 23.
Dana Loesch Career
Loesch’s disillusionment with the Democratic Party grew after the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and deepened following the September 11 attacks. Upon leaving Webster University, she contributed investigative news articles to St. Louis Magazine and initiated her website “Mamalogues.” From 2006 to 2008, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch featured “Mamalogues” as a weekly online column, earning Loesch the title of “Best Newspaper Columnist St. Louis” from Riverfront Times in 2007.
In 2008, Loesch commenced her radio show, evolving into the nationally syndicated daily program, The Dana Show: The Conservative Alternative, broadcasted from flagship station KFTK-FM in St. Louis. October 2010 marked her appointment as the editor-in-chief of Big Journalism, a conservative website founded by Andrew Breitbart. Later, in February 2011, CNN enlisted Loesch as a political analyst for its 2012 election coverage.
Recognized for her contributions, Loesch received Accuracy In Media’s Grassroots Journalism award in 2012. She guest-hosted for prominent national radio figures like Glenn Beck and Michael Savage, earning a spot in Talkers Magazine’s top 100 “heavy hitters” in 2012 and ranking 24th in 2017.
Following Andrew Breitbart’s demise in 2012, Loesch filed a lawsuit against the parent company of her former employer, Breitbart LLC, in December of the same year. In 2013, she hosted the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Dana Loesch Net Worth
Through Loesch’s career as a Radio host, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $3 Million and $ 4 Million.
Dana Loesch “Dana,” on Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze TV
On January 10, 2014, Dana Loesch launched her daily TV show, “Dana,” on Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze TV. The program included regular appearances by figures like author Benjamin Howe and writer Brandon Morse. Loesch concluded her involvement in November 2017. In 2016, KFTK-FM in St. Louis, her original radio station, ceased airing her show, which was later picked up by WSDZ. During the 2016 Republican presidential primary, she endorsed Ted Cruz and criticized Donald J. Trump’s candidacy.
Following Rush Limbaugh’s passing in June 2021, Loesch’s radio program, previously in the same time slot as The Rush Limbaugh Show, was adopted by various Audacy, Inc.-owned stations, including her former flagship KFTK-FM. Radio America manages the show’s distribution, while Audacy produces Loesch’s podcasts.
In October 2022, Loesch gained attention for a rally speech supporting Senate candidate Herschel Walker, who faced accusations in a Daily Beast story regarding his ex-girlfriend’s abortion. This story was widely reported in prominent publications. In June 2019, the NRA severed ties with Ackerman McQueen, the agency behind NRA TV’s production, leading to Loesch losing her position as a paid spokesperson for the NRA.
Dana Loesch Podcast
Loesch has two main podcasts: The Dana Show: Which is her daily show where she covers the issues of the day from a conservative perspective. She often interviews guests and takes calls from listeners. The Absurd Truth: This is a shorter, daily podcast where Dana focuses on lighter topics, such as funny news stories and pop culture.
Dana Loesch National Rifle Association
In 2013, during a CNN appearance, Loesch mentioned owning an AR-15, citing its ease of use. She began appearing in NRATV ads around September 2015. Additionally, she served as a special assistant to the executive vice president for public communication at the National Rifle Association (NRA). From 2017 until June 2019. Loesch hosted The DL on NRA TV until the channel ceased production on June 25, 2019. Known for her role in NRA-produced videos, Loesch’s advocacy statements have sparked controversy and led to death threats.
An online video by the NRA in April 2017 featured Loesch discussing an unspecified “they” and portraying protests against Donald Trump negatively. In March 2018, she appeared in an NRA video using an hourglass, stating to celebrities, politicians, and media figures, “Your time is running out. The clock starts now.” Loesch clarified later that the video was not meant as a threat to shoot anyone.
Dana Loesch Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Loesch is active on her social media accounts. She has about 625k followers on her Facebook Page, about 1..2 Million followers on her Twitter account, and around 451k followers on her Instagram account.