Ali Vitali is an American journalist working as a television analyst and author for MSNBC. She was born on March 22, 1990, in Briarcliff, New York. She is the daughter of Lou and Angela Vitale. She has a younger sister. She attended and graduated from Tulane University with a major in Political Science and Communications with a minor in English.

Alicia Menendez is an American journalist working as a host, commentator, and writer for NBC News. She was born on July 2, 1983. She grew up in Union City, New Jersey.

Katy Tur is an American journalist working as a news correspondent for NBC News. She was born on October 26, 1983, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of Zoey Tur and Marika Gerrard, both journalists. She graduated from Brentwood School in 2001. She then attended and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2005) with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy. She is of Jewish descent.

Stephanie Ruhle is an American journalist working as the host of The 11th Hour and a Senior Business Analyst for NBC News. She was born on December 24, 1975, in Park Ridge, New Jersey, USA. She is the daughter of Frank and Louise Ruhle. She attended Lehigh University and graduated with a degree in International Business in 1997. She did her major in Guatemala, Italy, and Kenya.

Kasie Hunt is an American journalist working as a political correspondent for CNN. She was born on May 24, 1985, in Dearborn, Michigan but grew up in Wayne, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Bruce and Krista Hunt and the sibling of younger sister Carly Hunt.

Tamron Hall is an American journalist and Television talk show host for MSNBC News. She was born on September 16, 1970, in Luling, Texas. She attended and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism in 1992. She started her broadcasting career in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.