John Nichols is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books on politics and media. He's penned a critical biography of Dick Cheney, a history of impeachment, and a groundbreaking book on democratic socialism in the United States. He is the national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine, and is a frequent guest on cable news shows in the U.S. John's most recent venture is "It's Okay to be Angry About Capitalism," a book he co-authored with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. This will be his eighth visit to our book festival.
Awards: James Aronson Award For Social Justice Journalism: Career Achievement