Michael A. Hiltzik is an American columnist, reporter, and author who has had a long career writing for the Los Angeles Times. In 1999, he won a Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting, which he shared with Chuck Philips for co-writing a series of articles investigating corruption in the music industry. Beyond his Pulitzer recognition, Hiltzik has also been honored with two Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism, reflecting his expertise in covering business and financial topics.