Lisa Desjardins

Lisa Desjardins is an American political journalist and Capitol Hill correspondent for PBS NewsHour, having previously reported for the Associated Press and CNN Radio. A William & Mary and Northwestern Medill alumna, she covered five U.S. presidential elections, co‑authored Zombie Economics, and was the sole live broadcaster inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack, earning distinctions like the Peabody and Dirksen Awards.