David Kushner

David Kushner is an award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster. His books include “Masters of Doom,” “Levittown,” the graphic novel “Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master,” and his memoir “Alligator Candy,” which he adapted into a serial podcast. He wrote and directed the audio drama “Dungeon Masters” starring Jon Hamm. Films based on his work include “Zola,” “Silk Road,” and the documentary series “The Battle for Justina Pellitier.” During his second appointment as a Visiting Ferris Professor, he will teach a spring 2026 seminar on narrative nonfiction writing and reporting, drawn from his forthcoming book. Students will learn methods for finding stories, interviewing sources, and investigative research.