Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Author, ‘Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future’

That Said with Michael Zeldin
Written By Michael Zeldin

Join Michael in his conversation with Oliver Franklin-Wallis as they discuss his new book, Wasteland: The Secret World of Waste and the Urgent Search for a Cleaner Future, which takes inside the secretive multi-billion-dollar waste management industry and shares a blueprint for building a healthier and more sustainable future before we are buried in our trash.

Oliver is an award-winning magazine journalist and is the current feature editor for British GQ magazine. In 2017 he was named the Print Writer of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors. This is his first book.

About Our Guest

Oliver Franklin-Wallis is an award-winning magazine journalist, whose writing has appeared in WIRED (where he is a contributing editor), British GQ, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Times Magazine, The Sunday Times Magazine, 1843, and many other publications.

He has written about art fraudsters and deep-sea explorers, reported from Liberia on the ebola virus, chronicled the fractious race to build a hyperloop, and profiled countless startup founders, scientists, film directors, and celebrities.

His first book, Wasteland: The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, And Why It Matters, is available for order now.

In 2021, Oliver was named 'Freelance Writer Of The Year' at The Freelance Writing Awards, highlighting his exceptional talent and expertise. Additionally, he was honored in 2019 as one of the '30 To Watch' by the MHP Young Journalist Awards, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the industry.

Among his notable achievements, Oliver was awarded 'Print Writer Of The Year' by the British Society of Magazine Editors in 2017, a testament to his excellence in print journalism. His prowess in writing was also acknowledged by the PPA Awards in 2017, where he was shortlisted for the coveted 'Writer Of The Year' award.

In the digital realm, Oliver Franklin-Wallis has showcased his skills, earning the title of 'Digital Writer Of The Year' at The Drum Online Media Awards in 2016. His digital storytelling prowess has not gone unnoticed, as he was also shortlisted for 'Best Web Writer' at the BSME Rising Star Awards in 2014.

These accolades underscore Oliver's remarkable contributions to the world of journalism and writing, solidifying his position as a respected and accomplished writer with a bright future ahead.

Michael Zeldin

Michael Zeldin is a well-known and highly-regarded TV and radio analyst/commentator.He has covered many high-profile matters, including the Clinton impeachment proceedings, the Gore v. Bush court challenges, Special Counsel Robert Muller’s investigation of interference in the 2016 presidential election, and the Trump impeachment proceedings. In 2019, Michael was a Resident Fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School, where he taught a study group on Independent Investigations of Presidents. Previously, Michael was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as Deputy Independent/ Independent Counsel, investigating allegations of tampering with presidential candidate Bill Clinton’s passport files, and as Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, Foreign Affairs Committee, October Surprise Task Force, investigating the handling of the American hostage situation in Iran.Michael is a prolific writer and has published Op-ed pieces for CNN.com, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Hill, The Washington Times, and The Washington Post

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