John McPhee: podcast appearances and interviews

John Angus McPhee, born on March 8, 1931, is an American author recognized as one of the pioneers of creative nonfiction. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to journalism and literature, with a notable focus on storytelling that blends factual reporting with literary craftsmanship. McPhee has been a staff writer for The New Yorker, where his work has received widespread acclaim. He has been a four-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in the category of General Nonfiction, ultimately winning the award in 1999 for Annals of the Former World, a collection that includes five books, two of which were Pulitzer finalists. His influence and dedication to journalism have been acknowledged through the George Polk Career Award in 2008, which recognized his lasting impact on American journalism over nearly fifty years. Since 1974, McPhee has also served as the Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University, sharing his expertise and shaping future generations of journalists and writers.