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Jon Keller

Jon Keller is the political analyst for WBZ-TV News. His "Keller @ Large" reports on a wide range of topics are regularly featured during WBZ News at 5 and 6 p.m.

Jon is widely regarded as the top political analyst in New England. He is a favorite of the region's viewers because he is smart, witty and local, and asks the tough questions everyone wants to have asked. The politicians respect him too because he has a reputation for being non-partisan, accurate, and dedicated to serving viewers. Although 'Keller @ Large' primarily tackles politics, Jon also offers social and cultural commentary on news of the day and pop culture.

Before joining WBZ in 2005, Jon was Political Analyst for "The Ten O'Clock News" on WLVI-TV in Boston for 14 years. Previous credits include op-ed columnist for The Boston Globe, chief political reporter for The Boston Phoenix, and reporter, columnist and editor for The Tab Newspapers. His freelance writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New Republic, the Chicago Tribune and other publications.

Jon has been honored with eleven New England Emmy Awards for commentary and reporting, and was named "Best TV Political Analyst" twice in Boston Magazine's annual "Best of Boston" issue.

Born in Washington, D.C., Jon was raised in Cambridge and graduated from Brandeis University in 1977 where he earned Cum Laude honors in history.

Jon has been married for nearly 50 years and has two grown sons and two grandchildren.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, listening to live jazz and soul music, playing golf (poorly, but with great pleasure), and walking Ruby the rescue dog.

A voter takes a sticker after casting an early ballot at a polling station on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Why did so many Black voters abandon the Democrats?

Election night was a disaster for Democrats in Massachusetts and nationwide, not least because of their desertion by significant numbers of voters in demographic groups that have been reliable Democratic voters, including Black voters.

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Friends celebrating at New Year's Eve party

Keller: How can you avoid talking politics around the holidays?

How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?

Dec 10

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Is it worth haggling over the cost of college tuition?

Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?

Dec 8

Keller: Senators up for re-election keep Trump transition in check

As the Trump transition rolls on, Jon Keller says it seems there may be some guardrails to his power after all.

Dec 5

Keller: Why "brain rot" is Oxford's word of the year

Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.

Dec 3

City Councilor Ed Flynn on Mayor Wu's first term, Boston Common safety

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."

Dec 1

Keller's Boston 2024 turkeys include drivers, former Harvard president

Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.

Nov 26

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Republican party chair explains why party gained ground in Mass.

WBZ-TV's Jon Keller asked the Massachusetts Republican Party Chair, Amy Carnevale, about why the party maintained its standing in the state.

Nov 24

Will Massachusetts backslide without MCAS graduation requirement?

Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?

Nov 17

Will Beacon Hill tinker with ballot questions approved by voters?

Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.

Nov 13

Massachusetts Republicans celebrate gains made across the state

The Republican Party in Massachusetts has struggled in the state for years but after this Election Day, they're celebrating some gains they made throughout the Bay State.