Derek Kahn Thompson (born May 18, 1986)[citation needed] is an American podcaster and journalist.
A self-described progressive,[1] he is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
[5] After attending the Potomac School, Thompson graduated from Northwestern University in 2008.
[13] In 2017, Thompson published his first book, Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction.
[15] As of 2024[update], Thompson and his wife reside in North Carolina with their daughter.