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Charlatan Magazine believes News and Information is a public trust; that Citizen Journalist is the steward of that trust; and entitled to report from his and her culture to the common welfare. For nearly a quarter of a century, Charlatan Magazine has asked: What are the utmost concerns in our world this week—and why?

Angela Gala

Drew Gowing

His tenure on Capitol Hill confirmed that publishing ensures, supports & shapes the world of politics. Drew Gowing was appointed Editor-in-Chief in 2008.

Heather Ferguson

Judge Heather Ferguson

The Honorable Judge Heather Ferguson presides over the Roanoke Valley's District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. She joined Charlatan as a legal contributor in 2009.

Dylan Ashton Smith

Dylan Ashton Smith

His essay "One Summer No Phone" led to an interview with an enviornmental expert, war correspondent, and Nevada Senator. Dylan Ashton Smith lives in New York City.

Matthew Flacks

Matthew Flacks

He was a parliamentary analyst & barrister before joining Charlatan Magazine. From British Peers to Members of Parliament, Matthew Flacks has been on the beat in London since 2013.
Melissa St. Jean

Melissa St. Jean

The world was ordered to shelter in place in the Spring 2020. Psychotherapist MELISSA ST. JEAN explores why our exodus to an insular world and self introspection was among the enduring legacies of Covid-19.

Brenda Wensil

Brenda Wensil

Brenda Wensil is a 25 year veteran of the financial services industry, and her feature entitled "Wachovia Meltdown" brought stirring and firsthand insights to the 2008 Financial Crisis. She's been a collaborator and chum to Charlatan since 2009.

David Record

David Record

David Record has been on the scene since the very dawn of the Technology Revolution, and been an invaluable creator, advisor & chum to Charlatan Publishing since 2008.

Kristen Ashworth Curtis

Thea Karlsson

Swedish-born Thea Karlsson is a health and wellness coach who joined Charlatan in 2026.

Dave Landy

Dave Landy

He had a front row seat at the 2008 Financial Crisis. Dave Landy joined Charlatan Magazine to interview House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, and was among the first to uncover Washington’s role in the years leading to the Global Financial Crisis.

Drew Gowing

Robert Murphy

He’s been a funeral director for 25-years. Robert Murphy enjoined Charlatan in 2026 when technology was converting funeral homes into automated transactions; monetizing deathcare at the cost of its ministry; and proffered these words of wisdom in his maiden article: “The A.I. Afterlife.”

Dr. David St. Jean

Dr. David St. Jean

David St. Jean is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine, He joined Charlatan Magaizne in 2020 with his essay "The Alchemy of Covid-19."

Michelle Shail

Michelle Shail

Her interviews with an Episcopal Bishop, KRG's Agriculture Minister, the Ritz-Carlton founder and World Bank all drew uncanny parallels to grace. Michelle Shail has been a contributor and chum to Charlatan Magazine since 2008.

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