George Packer

Journalist and novelist

New York City, USA

About George

George Packer is an American journalist and novelist. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic and has written for numerous other publications. He is known for his work on politics, culture, and history.

Associated Podcasts

The Book Review

Host

The Fifth Column

Guest

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

Guest

Connect

Recent Appearances

George Packer On Our Post-Liberal World

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan•Dec 5, 2025•53:30•guest

The Real Life of a Diplomat, Told Like a Novel

The Book Review•May 10, 2019•1:06:15•host