Ken Silverstein (business journalist)

Ken Silverstein is an American investigative journalist specializing in business, finance, and political reporting. He is known for his critical and often controversial reporting on corporations, government officials, and political figures.

Silverstein has worked for a variety of publications, including Harper's Magazine, Mother Jones, The Nation, CounterPunch, and Vice. He has also contributed to The Washington Post and The New York Times.

His work frequently focuses on exposing corruption, conflicts of interest, and unethical practices within the business and political spheres. He is particularly known for his undercover reporting and his willingness to take risks to uncover information.

Silverstein has been the recipient of several journalism awards, including a George Polk Award for his reporting on the Carlyle Group. He has also authored or co-authored several books.

His career has been marked by both significant accomplishments and controversies, reflecting the often-contentious nature of investigative journalism.