Award-Winning Journalist & Contributor to the New York Times Opinion Section; Author of "We Are Eating the Earth"

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Michael Grunwald Biography

Michael Grunwald, a seasoned journalist with a rich history in major publications, is currently a contributor to the New York Times Opinion Section and was formerly a senior writer for Politico Magazine. Prior to his role at Politico, Grunwald honed his skills at The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and Time, garnering an esteemed reputation for his investigative reporting. A testament to his journalistic excellence, he has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the George Polk Awards for National Reporting and the Worth Bingham Prize.

Grunwald has also made a significant impact as an author, with his works providing insightful perspectives on a range of topics. His books include "The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida and the Politics of Paradise" and "The New New Deal: The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era". Both books not only received the gold medal for non-fiction in the Florida Book Award but also demonstrated Grunwald's deep understanding of politics and environmental issues. His book "The Swamp" has been deemed an indispensable history of Florida, while "The New New Deal", a New York Times best-seller, provides an in-depth analysis of the Obama administration's response to the 2008 financial crisis. In 2025, he published "We Are Eating the Earth," which explores the interplay of food, land, and climate change.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/16/2025.

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Michael Grunwald on Feeding the Future

Michael Grunwald on Feeding the Future

Dani speaks with Michael Grunwald, author of the new book We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate. They discuss...

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