Steven Levingston

Steven Levingston is an accomplished writer and editor who has worked on topics ranging from international affairs to innovative storytelling. His first book, Kennedy and Oswald: The Biggest Open Secret in American History, was released in 2020 and is a riveting exploration of the connections between the two figures of the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy.

Levingston is a senior editor at the Washington Post and began his career there in 2004. He wrote the weekly Outlook section, which included insightful cultural essays and other storytelling. He also served as Washington bureau chief and senior editor. Before joining the Washington Post, Levingston worked at the Chicago Tribune as a reporter, editor and columnist.

Levingston’s second book, The Assassination Complex: Inside the Government’s Secret Drone Warfare Program, was released in 2016. This gripping investigative work examines the United States' counter-terrorism tactics, as well as the secret drone program that keeps tabs on targets in the Middle East.

Levingston’s most recent book Little Demon in the City of Light: A True Story of Murder and Mesmerism in Belle Époque Paris was released in 2018. This carefully researched narrative details the extraordinary story of Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot, who, as a leading neurologist, helped launch the field of hypnotherapy in the late 1800s. The book follows the ironic and tragic story of Blanche Wittman, a patient who, with Charcot’s help, developed a high-profile case of hysteria and murder.

Levingston is also a contributing editor for Time magazine, writing from its New York office. In 2016, he wrote a piece called “The Assassination Complex” that detailed how the U.S. was using drones to carry out targeted killings of individuals in the Middle East. This landed him an invitation to the Pulitzer Prize Board to be part of the Pulitzer Prize Committee.

In addition to his work as a writer, editor and contributing author, Levingston is also an inspirational speaker. He has given lectures and talks on topics ranging from innovative journalism to U.S. foreign policy. In 2017, Levingston spoke at the American Foreign Policy Council in Washington, D.C. to discuss his book The Assassination Complex. In the same year, he also spoke at the Oxford Union to explain the revelations of his book.

Levingston is truly an influential and talented writer who has dedicated his writing and research to uncovering the truth and telling powerful stories. From captivating non-fiction pieces to award-winning investigative journalism, Levingston has become known for his dedication to uncovering facts and producing in-depth narratives. He is also a true force in the world of investigative journalism and storytelling and his books are essential reads for anyone interested in looking deeper into the world we live in today.