Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter is an American author and journalist. He is a staff writer at New York magazine and has written for several other publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. Alter has written several books on politics and history, including a biography of Jimmy Carter. He has also written extensively on the history of the Democratic Party and has been a vocal critic of the party's leadership. Alter has been a frequent commentator on television and radio, appearing on shows such as CNN's Piers Morgan Live and NPR's Morning Edition.