Symone Sanders

Acting

Biography

Symone D. Sanders Townsend is an American political strategist and political commentator who hosts MS NOW's The Weeknight. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as national press secretary for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. In October 2016, she was hired as a political commentator by CNN.

Born: December 10, 1989

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Known For

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The Weeknight

Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend offer their varied political expertise and fresh analysis on current events, including interviews with notable newsmakers in a nightly roundtable.

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TheWeekend

Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, and Jackie Alemany team up to bring their wide range of political expertise every Saturday and Sunday morning. Fresh analysis of the week's biggest events and a rotating crew of major newsmakers.

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Truth & Iliza

Comic Iliza Shlesinger hosts this late-night talk show that features episodes that revolve around particular themes, in the form of a question that Iliza tries to answer. She uses audience interaction, field pieces, commentary and -- what she's best known for -- jokes to help her find the answers she seeks. The weekly series focuses on discussing the sociopolitical issues of the day, whether they involve necessary discussions or more inane topics.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

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Sherri

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.