John Ganz

John Ganz is a political analyst, journalist, and author known for his incisive commentary on American politics and the history of the far-right. He writes the popular Substack newsletter Unpopular Front and has contributed to outlets such as New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and Gawker. Ganz is recognized for his deep historical knowledge, which he uses to contextualize modern political movements.\n\nHe is the author of When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s. In this book, Ganz argues that the political chaos of the Trump era actually has its roots in the early 90s. He investigates figures like David Duke, Pat Buchanan, and Ross Perot, showing how the end of the Cold War unleashed a wave of populism and alienation that reshaped the Republican party. His work is a compelling blend of history and cultural criticism.