Andrew Kaczynski

Andrew Kaczynski is the Senior Editor and a founding member of CNN's 'KFILE', renowned for its investigative prowess and ability to break news through meticulous internet research and fact-checking. Under his leadership, 'KFILE' has become instrumental in exposing controversial statements and inconsistencies from politicians, contributing to significant political developments. Notably, Kaczynski's work led to 10 resignations or withdrawals of nominations during the first year of the Trump Administration, encompassing a range of government officials.

Before joining CNN, Kaczynski worked at BuzzFeed, where he began as a political reporter in 2011. At BuzzFeed, he excelled in uncovering significant archival videos and stories that often went viral, such as Donald Trump's 2002 comments supporting the Iraq War and instances of Kentucky Senator Rand Paul plagiarizing speeches. His adeptness at surfacing critical archival materials earned him a spot on Forbes Magazine's "30 Under 30: Media" list in 2017 and recognition for his effective use of social media with The Daily Beast's 2013 "Beast Best" award for his Twitter feed.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kaczynski is deeply committed to charitable and advocacy efforts, particularly in the area of brain cancer research following the tragic loss of his daughter to brain cancer. He founded the Team Beans Infant Brain Tumor Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, raising over $2.7 million for research and actively promotes awareness and research for ATRT brain cancer. He has presented at various significant events, including SXSW, the C-Span Conference, and panels organized by the Albanian Institute.