Lenny McAllister

Lenny McAllister’s journey embodies the American Second Act.

After leaving Davidson College in 1992 and returning to graduate in 2002, he built a defining career bridging business, media, and public policy. He has served as CEO of a nonprofit, an adjunct professor, and a policy expert with award-winning think tanks. Currently, he hosts a show on the Marconi Award-winning News radio KDKA.

A sought-after public voice, Lenny has appeared on outlets including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR, offering thoughtful perspectives that challenge partisan rifts. His commentary has been featured in USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, and The Root, among others.

A unique leader who has never fit neatly into boxes, Lenny has spent decades advocating for principles rooted in security, empowerment, and opportunity rather than tribal loyalty. His work spans from The Heritage Foundation to The Rainbow PUSH Coalition, demonstrating a rare commitment to finding common ground across cultural divides.

Lenny lives in Pittsburgh with Lannie, a “Second Act” student who earned her biology degree at fifty-three. Their twenty-five-year marriage and commitment to resilience inspire his belief that America’s strength lies not in choosing sides, but in building bridges.