David Goodman

is a journalist for national publications and the bestselling author of ten books. He covers a diverse mix of topics, from politics, apartheid in South Africa, backcountry skiing, and travel, to the impact of a natural disaster on his hometown in Vermont. He is a longtime contributing writer for Mother Jones. His work has also appeared in the New York Times,Outside, Boston Globe, Travel & Leisure, Ski, the Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He hosts the weekly public affairs radio show, The Vermont Conversation.