George Packer: podcast appearances and interviews

George Packer, born on August 13, 1960, is an American journalist, novelist, and playwright. He is recognized for his writings on U.S. foreign policy, which have appeared in publications such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic. Packer authored the book The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq and the non-fiction work The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, which chronicles the history of the United States from 1978 to 2012. The Unwinding received the National Book Award for Nonfiction in November 2013. In addition, he wrote the biography Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century, which was published in May 2019 and earned critical acclaim. His latest book, The Emergency, was released in November 2025. Throughout his career, Packer has been known for his in-depth reporting and analysis of American political and social issues.