Margaret Brennan is an American journalist who is the current host of “Farm the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on CBC News. She also served as a White House correspondent for CBS in 2012.
Margaret Brennan Biography
| Full Name | Margaret Mary Brenna |
| Nickname | Margaret Brennan |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Date of Birth | 26 March 1980 |
| Age | 45 years old (As of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Convent of the Sacred heart, Greenwich, Connecticut |
| College | University of Virginia Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan Niagara University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in foreign affairs and middle eastern studies, 1988 Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, in 2015 |
Margaret Brennan Age
Margaret Brennan was born on 26 March 1980 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. She is 45 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Margaret Brennan Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Yado |
| Spouse/Husband | Yado Yakub (m. 2015) |
| Children | Two – |
Margaret Brennan Family
| Father’s Name | Edward Brennan |
| Mother’s Name | Jane Brennan |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | She started her career with CNBC in 2002 |
| Awards | 2010 – Fulbright Award for International Understanding 2020 – Wilbur Award |
Margaret Brennan Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 165 cm In meters – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 58 kg In pounds – 128 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Body Measurements | 35-24-35 |
Margaret Brennan Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $3-5 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $400,000 |
| Salary (approx) | $300,000 (annual, at CBS news) |
| Income Source | Salary, social media, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Margaret Brennan
- Margaret Brennan was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, to Edward and Jane Brennan.
- Her mother was an elementary school art and art history teacher in the Pennsbury, Pennsylvania, School district.
- She graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1998.
- She received a bachelor’s degree in foreign affairs and Middle Eastern studies from the University of Virginia in 2002.
- She also studied abroad at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan, on a Fulbright-Hays Grant.
- She received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Niagara University in 2015.
- In 2002, Margaret Brennan began her business news career at CNBC as a producer for journalist Louis Rukeyser.
- She covered the 2008 financial crisis with a focus on consumer issues as a CNBC correspondent.
- She conducted interviews with former Walmart CEO Lee Scott and Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen.
- In June 2009, Margaret Brennan left CNBC to join Bloomberg Television.
- She helped to anchor coverage of Bloomberg’s 2012 Republican presidential candidate debates.
- She joined CBS News in July 2012 and has been based in Washington since that time.
- She was one of the first reporters to interview Hillary Clinton about the fatal attack on the US Mission in Benghazi, Libya.
- In 2015, she married Yado Yakub, a Syrian-American attorney who is a judge advocate in the US Marine Corps.
FAQ:
How old is Margaret Brennan?
As of 2025, Margaret Brennan is 45 years old.
Who is Margaret Brennan’s husband?
Since 2015, Margaret Brennan is married to Yado Yakub.
What is Margaret Brennan’s net worth?
As of 2025, Margaret Brennan’s estimated net worth is $3-5 million.
How much is Margaret Brennan’s salary?
At CNB News, Margaret Brennan’s annual salary is $300,000.