Donald G. McNeil

Donald G. McNeil Jr. is an American journalist and author. He is a columnist for The New York Times and has written for various other publications. McNeil has been a reporter for The New York Times since 1988 and has covered a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, and social issues. He is also a professor of journalism at New York University. McNeil has won several awards for his reporting, including the Pulitzer Prize. He is known for his incisive and often contrarian views on current events. McNeil has also written several books, including 'The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge' and 'The Plague Years'. He is a frequent guest on television and radio programs, including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and NPR's Morning Edition.