Steve Kornacki is an American journalist and political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. He is best known for his work as a national political correspondent for MSNBC and host of the network's weekday afternoon program, The Cycle. Kornacki has also appeared as a guest on other MSNBC programs, including Morning Joe, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and All In with Chris Hayes. He is a frequent guest on other networks, including CNN, Fox News, and PBS. Kornacki is a graduate of Rutgers University and has written for publications such as Salon, The New York Observer, and The New York Times. He is an avid sports fan and has been a guest on ESPN's Around the Horn.