Happy birthday! Ezra Klein turns 42 today

Ezra Klein is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-podcaster-author Ezra Klein has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Klein, a cultural icon

Born in Irvine on May 9, 1984, Ezra Klein's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Klein's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ezra hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ezra Klein as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Ezra, you're the best!

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