Why Ana Navarro has enough outrage for two TV jobs and a podcast

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When political commentator Ana Navarro recently arrived at Mercado Little Spain, the José Andrés-owned food hall downstairs from CNN’s New York studios, a seat was ready for her constant companion, a rust-colored miniature poodle named ChaCha.“I am her service human because I’m servicing her all day,” Navarro said of the well-behaved pooch who has been by her side since the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.As Navarro and a reporter order tapas dishes for the next two hours, patrons at nearby tables raise their cellphone cameras.Andrés’ daughter Carlota stops by and gives an update on her father, a Navarro pal.

Later, a Spanish-speaking young woman comes over and thanks Navarro, a political exile from Nicaragua, for defending immigrants amid the aggressive deportation efforts of the Trump administration.In a fragmented media world where critical mass is becoming harder to attain, Navarro has become one of media’s most recognizable political talking heads thanks to her two high-profile TV roles.She is a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” the No.

1-rated daytime talk show that has become a target in Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr’s efforts to discipline President Trump’s broadcast media critics.She is also a regular panelist on CNN’s roundtable program “NewsNight with Abby Phillip,” which extends its reach far beyond its modest ratings through frequent viral clips on social media.

Hollywood Inc.“Alchemy with Anthony Mason,” which features in-depth interviews with musicians and other artists, debuts Wednesday on YouTube.In February, Navarro, 54, joined the growing list of media personalities who have launched a digital platform to reach consumers no longer watching traditional TV with a weekly podcast for iHeart called “Bleep! With Ana Navarro.”Navarro is her uncut self on “Bleep!” She interviews guests but can also go into a 30...