Abigail Bassett
Verified- Journalist, Freelance
- Host, Economics Explained
- Newsletter Writer and Reporter, Climatebase
Abigail Bassett’s Biography
Abigail Bassett is an award-winning journalist, writer, on-air talent, and television producer with more than two decades of diverse experience. A winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, she has covered everything from health and wellness and technology to travel, automotive, and breaking news.
Abigail's work has appeared in top-tier outlets, including The Atlantic, Elle, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, TechCrunch, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, CNN, Maxim, CNBC, Yahoo, and Money Magazine.
She spent a decade as a senior producer at CNN in New York and has traveled all over the world as a freelance journalist covering luxury events, launches, and grand openings. She's a graduate of the University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication, and a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.
Abigail resides in Los Angeles with her partner, her dog, and her cat. When she’s not writing, appearing on camera, hosting a podcast, or traveling to moderate a panel or event, she teaches yoga, rides her bike, swims, and runs with her dog.