Tucker Carlson Biography

Fast Facts

• Stated that he is a fan of the Grateful Dead music group
• Attended Trinity College in Hartford, Conn․, where he majored in history
• His first job in journalism was as a member of the editorial staff of the journal "Policy Review․"
• Until he switched to neckties in 2006, he was known for wearing bow-ties on air
• When he joined CNN, he became the network's youngest ever anchor and was later appointed to represent the political right as a co-host of "Crossfire․"
• Co-founded a political news website called "The Daily Caller in 2010," serving as editor-in-chief and occasionally writing opinion pieces
• Published his autobiography, "Politicians, Partisans and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable New" in 2003