I was born in Queens, grew up in New Jersey, and educated at McGill University in Montreal. I live in Beacon, New York, with my wife and two kids.

I’m a contributing writer to The Nation and Hudson Valley magazines.

I host a podcast, Think Back, about American history.

I AM WRITING A BOOK ABOUT HOW CANADA HAS SHAPED THE UNITED sTATES.

I speak frequently to book clubs, libraries, companies, Congregations, and community centers.

The best way to contact me is by e-mail.