Erick Erickson

(Yes, that’s his real name)

Okay, his real name is actually Erick-Woods Erickson, but that’s another story altogether.

Okay, his real name is actually Erick-Woods Erickson, but that’s another story altogether.

 
 

ABOUT ERICK…

Erick, a Louisiana native raised in Dubai, began his career as a practicing attorney in Macon, Georgia, specializing in corporate law, estates, and elections. He volunteered for President Bush’s campaigns and consulted on federal, state, and local races.

In 2005, Erick made a bold career shift, leaving his law practice to become a full-time blogger and Editor-in-Chief of RedState.com. Two years later, he was elected to Macon’s city council.

In 2009, CNN hired him as a political contributor. The following year, after a local radio host in Macon was arrested, Erick unexpectedly filled in on-air for three months, eventually taking over for Herman Cain on WSB Radio in Atlanta in 2011.

Over the years, Erick has guest-hosted for Neal Boortz, Herman Cain, Ben Shapiro, and Rush Limbaugh. He also pursued an M.Div at Reformed Theological Seminary, broadening his insights on politics, family life, and even cooking.

Erick lives in Macon, Georgia, with his wife and two children.

Basic Biographical Facts:

  • Born in Louisiana; Native of Jackson, LA.

  • Raised in Dubai

  • BA with honors from Mercer University in Macon, GA, with majors in History and Political Science

  • JD with honors from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University

  • Practice law for 6 years, 5 of them at Sell & Melton, LLP

    • Areas of practice included indigent criminal defense; property rights; corporate transactions; and estates.

    • Concurrently served as campaign manger, consultant, or lawyer for various federal, state, and local campaigns.

  • 1 year at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in Washington, D.C.

  • 10 years as Editor-in-Chief of RedState.com

  • 10 years as the evening drive time host on WSB Radio, Atlanta

  • 2 years as WSB Radio’s midday host

  • 3 years as a CNN political contributor

  • 5 years as a Fox News political contributor

  • 3.75 years a city councilman in Macon, GA

  • Currently working on a theological degree in seminary

  • Married in 2000; has a daughter and a son

 

Here’s a sample of The Erick Erickson Show.

Erick focuses on the intersection of politics, news, culture, and events. He’s even been known to discuss cooking and theology.