Jessica Tarlov joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as a contributor in 2017 and currently serves as a rotating co-host of The Five (weekdays, 5-6 PM/ET), the number one show in cable news. She also provides political analysis across FNC and FOX Business Network (FBN) programming.
As The Five’s liberal voice, Tarlov brings a democratic perspective to the program, offering analysis and engaging in spirited debates with her fellow co-hosts on the day's biggest political and cultural issues. Since joining the network, Tarlov has played a key role in coverage of major political headlines and provided analysis throughout every election cycle. Tarlov also co-hosts the podcast Raging Moderates alongside Scott Galloway and is the author of "I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends."
Previously, Tarlov served as Vice President of Research and Consumer Insight for Bustle Digital Group. Prior to that, she was a senior strategist with Schoen Consulting, where she advised domestic and international clients on messaging strategies for more than five years and worked as a democratic pollster. In May 2024, Tarlov was named one of Variety's 2024 Women of Impact for her political commentary across FOX News Media.
A graduate of Bryn Mawr College with a B.A. in History, Tarlov holds two master’s degrees in political science and public policy, as well as a Ph.D. in Government from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
