Tom McTague

Tom McTague is a British journalist and author who is one of the most thoughtful commentators on British politics, national identity, and the country's place in the world. His book Between the Waves examines a significant period in contemporary British history, exploring the political, social, and cultural currents that have shaped the nation during a time of upheaval and transformation. McTague writes for The Atlantic and has previously worked for Politico, and his journalism is distinguished by its analytical depth, its literary quality, and its willingness to take the long view on events that other commentators reduce to immediate partisan talking points. His writing is characterised by intellectual seriousness, elegant prose, and a genuine curiosity about the forces, both rational and emotional, that drive political behaviour and national identity. McTague's approach to political writing avoids the tribalism that characterises much contemporary commentary, instead seeking to understand the deeper currents that shape how Britain sees itself and its place in the world. Between the Waves is available as an audiobook, offering listeners a thoughtful, well-written examination of the forces shaping modern Britain from one of the country's most perceptive political observers.