Chris McLaughlin: podcast appearances and interviews

Chris McLaughlin, born in 1955, is a master gardener and modern homesteader associated with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Although primarily recognized for his expertise in gardening and homesteading, his background includes a notable career in journalism. McLaughlin served as the editor of the Labour Party-supporting weekly UK magazine Tribune from 2004 to 2018. Following Tribune's re-launch as a bi-monthly publication, he assumed the role of editor-at-large, overseeing the magazine's news output. His previous roles include political editor of the Sunday Mirror, deputy Political Editor of The Mail on Sunday, European Editor and deputy Political Editor of The Scotsman, and a columnist for The Big Issue. Before his journalism career, he worked for Labour Weekly, the official Labour Party newspaper, until 1987. Additionally, McLaughlin has experience serving in local government as a Labour councillor in the London Borough of Newham for four years. His diverse career spans journalism, political engagement, and his current focus on sustainable living and homesteading practices.