Anand Giridharadas is an American journalist and political pundit who has worked as a columnist for The New York Times. Born in 1981 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, he has established himself as a writer and commentator on political and social issues. Giridharadas has authored five books across his career. His works include India Calling (2011), The True American (2014), Winners Take All (2018), The Persuaders (2022), and Man in the Mirror (2026). Through his writing, he has explored themes ranging from identity and American culture to wealth, power, and persuasion.