Matt K. Lewis was born in Bristol, England, in 1974. He initially trained as a marine biologist at Bangor University and then at Aberdeen University, earning an MSc with distinction in Marine and Fisheries Science.

His early career included work as a Scientific Observer on the Sudur Havid and subsequent deployments. However, he later transitioned from marine biology to communications, making his mark as a presenter at Blue Planet Aquarium and Chester Zoo, where he organized and delivered educational talks and animal handling sessions.

In 2003, Lewis moved to Aberdeen and founded 'Mr. Bug,' a venture that involved taking animals into schools and visitor attractions for educational purposes. Besides running Mr. Bug and caring for his two children, Matt pursued a career in writing and journalism. He is now a Senior Columnist for the Daily Beast, an Opinion Contributor for The Hill, and an author of several books including "Filthy Rich Politicians," "Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Betrayed the Reagan Revolution to Win Elections (and How It Can Reclaim Its Conservative Roots)," and "The Quotable Rogue: The Ideals of Sarah Palin in Her Own Words." Additionally, he hosts the podcast "Matt Lewis and the News" and co-hosts "The DMZ Show" with Bill Scher.

Lewis's work has been recognized widely, being named one of the 50 "Pundits You Need to Pay Attention to Between Now and The Election" by Business Insider and receiving the "Buckley Award" from the Young Conservatives Coalition in 2011. His insightful and candid discussions on the political landscape have been featured on numerous high-profile media outlets including Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher. Lewis continues to influence through his writings which have appeared in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and GQ.

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