Benjamin Rhodes

Raised in New York City and Houston, he later studied at Rice University before moving into politics and public service. He is best known for serving as a speechwriter and later Deputy National Security Advisor in the Obama White House, where he worked on major foreign policy and national security issues.

After leaving government, he became a political commentator and author. His books include The World As It Is: A Memoir of the Obama White House and After the Fall: Being American in the World We’ve Made, both of which explore power, diplomacy, and the way political decisions shape everyday life.

His writing is often noted for making complicated global events feel personal and readable. For listeners interested in memoir, modern history, or the inner workings of government, his work offers a clear and thoughtful view from close to the center of events.