Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham is a renowned author and editor, best known for his biographies of influential historical figures. He currently serves as the editor of Newsweek and has held various executive positions at Random House. Meacham's writing focuses on exploring the lives of powerful people, and he has gained a reputation for being able to gain access to subjects that many other writers cannot.

Meacham is also a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, with several of his books becoming New York Times bestsellers. His works include "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power," "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House," "Franklin and Winston," and "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush." These biographies delve into the lives of some of the most impactful figures in American history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their personal and political lives.

In addition to his work as an author and editor, Meacham is also a distinguished visiting professor at Vanderbilt University, a contributing writer for The New York Times Book Review, and a fellow of the Society of American Historians. He lives in Nashville with his wife and children. Through his writing and teaching, Meacham continues to shed light on the lives and legacies of some of the most influential people in American history.