Fran Hawthorne

About the Author

Fran Hawthorne is an acclaimed journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the intersections of business, politics, and public health for over three decades. A former editor at Barron's and a contributor to outlets like Fortune, The New York Times, and BusinessWeek, she brings a sharp analytical eye to the inner workings of regulatory bodies and corporate influences on everyday life. In her groundbreaking book, Inside the FDA: The Business and Politics Behind the Drugs We Take and the Food We Eat, Hawthorne demystifies the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, exposing the high-stakes decisions that shape the safety of our medications and meals. With a career marked by meticulous research and compelling narratives, she continues to advocate for transparency in an era of complex global challenges.