P. J. O'Rourke

P. J. O'Rourke (1947-2022) was an American political satirist, journalist, and author. He was known for his work as the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute and as a regular correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, The American Spectator, and The Weekly Standard. O'Rourke was also a frequent panelist on National Public Radio's game show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He authored over 20 books, including the popular Holidays in Hell, which chronicled his experiences as a foreign correspondent in war zones. Three of his books made The New York Times Best Seller list. O'Rourke was born in Toledo, Ohio and was recognized for his original reporting, irreverent humor, and skillful writing.More