Joe Scarborough

Imagine someone who used to work in a big building in Washington D.C., helping make rules for the country. That was Joe Scarborough! Now, he's most famous for being on TV every morning.

He co-hosts a show called 'Morning Joe' with his wife, Mika Brzezinski. They talk about what's happening in the world, kind of like a super-powered news show for grown-ups. He also used to have his own show called 'Scarborough Country'.

Joe Scarborough didn't always talk on TV. Before that, he was a politician! He was part of the Republican Party and worked in the United States House of Representatives.

This is like being a super-important helper for the state of Florida, representing people and voting on laws. He did this for six years, from 1995 to 2001. That's longer than you've been in school!

After being a politician, he moved to television.

Joe Scarborough is known for talking about important news and politics on his TV show. He's like a guide helping people understand what's going on in the world. In 2011, he was even named one of the most influential people in the world! That's a big deal. It means lots of people listen to what he says and think he's important for sharing information and ideas.

Today, Joe Scarborough is a busy TV host. He wakes up super early to get ready for 'Morning Joe' on MSNBC. He and his co-hosts, including his wife Mika, discuss the news of the day.

They interview people and share their thoughts. It's like being the captain of a ship, steering the conversation about what's happening in the country and around the world. He also used to be a visiting fellow at Harvard University, which is a very famous school.