Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
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 few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
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