Rod Dreher

Rod Dreher
Dreher in 2018
Born
Ray Oliver Dreher Jr.

(1967-02-14) February 14, 1967 (age 57)
EducationLouisiana State University (BA)
Occupation(s)Columnist, writer
Notable workThe Benedict Option (2017)
Political partyAmerican Solidarity Party
Spouse
Julie Harris
(m. 1997; div. 2022)

Ray Oliver Dreher Jr.[a] (born February 14, 1967), known as Rod Dreher,[1] is an American conservative writer and editor living in Hungary.[2] He was a columnist with The American Conservative for 12 years, ending in March 2023, and remains an editor-at-large there.[3] He is also author of several books, including How Dante Can Save Your Life, The Benedict Option, and Live Not by Lies. He has written about religion, politics, film, and culture in National Review and National Review Online, The Weekly Standard, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications.

He was a film reviewer for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and chief film critic for the New York Post. His commentaries have been broadcast on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, and he has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Court TV, and other television networks.[4]


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  1. ^ Davis, Karolyn (October 22, 2018). "A Conversation with Rod Dreher". gracetyler.org. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  2. ^ Dreher, Rod (October 2, 2022). "Goodbye, Louisiana. I Tried". The American Conservative. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "After 12 Years, A Farewell To This Blog". The American Conservative. February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Rod Dreher, Author at The American Conservative". The American Conservative. Retrieved December 31, 2019.