Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis is a British journalist and author, serving as a staff writer at The Atlantic, where she covers the intersection of politics, society, and digital culture. Lewis previously held the role of deputy editor at New Statesman. Her writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New York Times, Vogue, and Financial Times, reflecting her broad influence in journalism and media analysis.

Lewis is the author of two books: "Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights," a Sunday Times bestseller recognized by major outlets as a book of the year, and "The Genius Myth," which examines the cultural construction of genius, and was also a Sunday Times bestseller. Her work has sparked widespread discussion, including a high-profile GQ interview with Jordan Peterson, which garnered significant attention. She is a frequent panelist on BBC One’s "Have I Got News For You," a regular guest on the Private Eye podcast "Page 94," and the host of several BBC Radio 4 series, including "The New Gurus," "Orwell vs Kafka," and "Strong Message Here," demonstrating her versatility as a broadcaster and public speaker.

In addition to her journalistic work, Lewis has contributed to academic and public discourse as the Women in the Humanities Honorary Writing Fellow at Oxford University and as a member of the steering committee for the Reuters Institute for Journalism. Her ability to engage audiences on topics such as feminism, media criticism, and digital culture positions her as a prominent voice in contemporary media and public debate.