18. Michael Grunwald, Journalist

Mike Grunwald is a journalist and the author of two books, The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida and the Politics of Paradise, and The New New Deal: The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era. He has worked for The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, Time and is currently a senior writer for Politico Magazine. Mike has earned several journalism awards and is currently working on a book for Simon & Schuster about food, land and climate change. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeGrunwald. Key points include: 05:57: Behind the scenes in Washington, D.C. 10:25: Cultivating sources as a journalist 17:53: Involvement with the Everglades 35:43: Proudest career moments