Drew Pearson, American journalist and author (b. 1897)
Andrew Russell Pearson (December 13, 1897 – September 1, 1969) was one of the best-known American columnists of his day, noted for his syndicated newspaper column "Washington Merry-Go-Round", which used unprecedented leaks from inside government to hold the powerful accountable and influence public policy. He also had a program on NBC Radio titled Drew Pearson Comments. He often attacked conservative politicians, such as Joe McCarthy and Ronald Reagan. He was highly influential on public attitudes and elite analysis, but had a poor reputation for accuracy.