Andrew Kaczynski

Investigative journalist Andrew Kaczynski is the Senior Editor and a founding member of CNN’s Kfile – the leading investigation team for the social, mobile generation. Widely praised as a “scoop team,” Kfile is known for breaking news by scouring the internet through research, fact-checking, and investigative reporting. Kaczynski joined CNN from BuzzFeed, where he started as a political reporter in 2011. He quickly built a reputation for unearthing newsworthy archival videos, many of which later went viral. Notable scoops include the revelation of President Donald Trump’s expressed support of the Iraq War in 2002 and evidence that Kentucky Senator Rand Paul plagiarized speeches. Kaczynski and Kfile have exposed some of the most controversial statements, deceptions, and hypocrisies from politicians – both in office and on the campaign trail – and their reporting of government officials has led to ten resignations or withdrawals of nomination. Kaczynski has been sought after for events with groups like the Albanian Institute Panel, SXSW, the C-Span Conference, and more.

Kaczynski's unique reporting tactics have earned him widespread recognition. He was named to Forbes Magazine's "30 Under 30: Media" list for 2017, and his use of social media earned him many awards, including The Daily Beast's 2013 "Beast Best" award for his Twitter Feed and New York Magazine's 13th most influential Tweeter in New York City in 2014. After the loss of his baby daughter to brain cancer, Kaczynski founded the Team Beans Infant Brain Tumor Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, which has raised over $2.7M for infant brain tumor research. He is an advocate for awareness and education around ATRT brain tumors and other health adversities affecting young children and their families.