Brian Brant

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Title: Associate Editor, Human Interest – PEOPLE
Education: The University of Central Florida
Expertise: Human Interest, Breaking News, Politics
  • Brian Brant is an Associate Editor, Human Interest, at PEOPLE.
  • He reports, writes and edits stories about real people.
  • Before joining PEOPLE, Brian wrote and edited for Audacy's 1010 WINS and NewsBreak.

Experience


Brian Brant has over five years of experience as a journalist and editor. He joined PEOPLE in 2023 and is a Human Interest Associate Editor.

Among some highlights with the brand, Brian reported on the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami, interviewed retired pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and covered the 2024 election.

Before joining PEOPLE, Brian was a Senior Digital Content Producer at Audacy's 1010 WINS in New York City. He also reported on New York City, politics and national news as a Content Specialist at NewsBreak.

Education

Brian Brant graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019 with a B.A. in Journalism and minors in Political Science and Theater.

About PEOPLE

PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.

Latest from Brian Brant

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In an aerial view, cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Rescuers are searching for at least seven people, authorities say, while two others have been pulled from the Patapsco River.
Nearly One Year Later, Officials Share Investigation Update After Baltimore Bridge Collapse That Killed 6
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Wife Mourns Husband Who Died After Falling from Chairlift, Shares Poignant Way She Wants Him to Be Honored
Wreckage from American Airlines flight 5342 crash in Washington, DC on January 29, 2025, Damage to aft fuselage with tail rotor blade, Close up view of slash mark displayed on left outboard slat
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Dealership Gifts Electric Car to Woman Who Found Racial Slur on an Oil Change Sticker from a Different Dealership (Exclusive)
The first Loch Ness Monster sighting of 2025.
First Loch Ness Monster Sighting of 2025 Reported: 'Some Kind of Dark Mass Under the Water'
A view of the scene after a small plane crashed in a residential area in the US city of Philadelphia on January 31, 2025.
Medical Jet’s Voice Recorder Likely Hadn’t Worked for 'Years' Before Philly Plane Crash That Killed 7, NTSB Says
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Cause of Death Revealed for 2 Children Who Died After Sleeping in Van amid Freezing Temperatures
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2 Divers Dead After Getting Swept Away. One Was Found with 'Both Arms Missing' and Sharks Nearby: Coast Guard
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After 11-Year-Old's Suicide, School Confirms She Was Bullied — but Claims There’s More to the Story. Her Mom Denies It
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Former PIX11 Anchor Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Station, Compared Workplace to a 'Plantation'
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Miss Florida Teen USA Contestant Died in Crash Just 3 Minutes from Home, Mom Says (Exclusive)
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Mom Says Coach Who Died in D.C. Plane Crash Treated Clients 'Like Family' — Now Hopefully She's Watching Over Them (Exclusive)
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Caregiver Came to the U.S. to Provide for Her 4 Kids. Leaving Them Was ‘Difficult,' but She Has No Regrets (Exclusive)
This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this U.S. Coast Guard handout, the Coast Guard investigates aircraft wreckage on the Potomac River on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, DC. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people onboard both aircraft.
Second-by-Second Timeline of D.C. Plane Crash Revealed, Questions Remain About What Helicopter Pilots Heard and Saw
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Coach of 16-Year-Old Boy Who Died with Parents in D.C. Plane Crash Says She'll Miss His Hugs (Exclusive)
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7 Kids Hospitalized After Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Day Care, Authorities Say
A crane pulls up a portion of the tail during recovery efforts after the American Airlines crash on February 04, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025 outside of Washington, DC. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people onboard both aircraft.
Bodies of All 67 D.C. Plane Crash Victims Have Been Recovered: Authorities
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 30: Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed last night on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided in midair with a military helicopter while approaching the airport. According to reports there were no survivors amongst the 67 people on board both aircraft.
More Bodies in American Airlines Crash Will Not Be Found Until Plane Is Hoisted Out of Potomac River, D.C. Fire Chief Says
Mariia Zelenina describes her injuries when she was bitten by a sturgeon while performing as a mermaid during an aquatic show.
Mermaid Performer Recalls Giant Fish Biting Her Head in Aquarium Exhibit: 'I Didn't Understand What Was Going on' (Exclusive)
Emergency crews move debris near the crash site along the Potomac River after a passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Had 'Rapid Impact,' Slides Likely Weren't Deployed: NTSB
Mom Speaks Out After Boy, 2, Died from 'Fatal Medical Episode' at Preschool (Exclusive)
Mom Speaks Out After Her Son, 2, Died from ‘Fatal Medical Episode’ at Preschool: ‘Still in Disbelief’ (Exclusive)