Fred Kaplan

Fred Kaplan is an American author, journalist, and historian. He is a staff writer at The New Yorker and has written extensively on politics, history, and culture. Kaplan has also written several books, including "The Wizards of Armageddon" and "Daydream Believers: How a Few Grand Ideas Wrecked American Politics". He has been a frequent commentator on various news programs and has appeared on several podcasts. Kaplan is a graduate of Harvard University and has a master's degree from the University of Chicago. He is currently a contributing editor at The New Yorker.