Brad Bumsted

About the Author

Brad Bumsted is a seasoned journalist with over four decades of experience covering Pennsylvania politics, having worked as a reporter and editor for major outlets including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Tribune-Review. A native of the Keystone State, Bumsted brings an insider's perspective to his incisive analysis of government dysfunction, corruption, and policy failures that have plagued the commonwealth. His writing demystifies the inner workings of Harrisburg, exposing the scandals and systemic issues that undermine public trust. In his acclaimed book, Keystone Corruption: A Pennsylvania Insider's View of a State Gone Wrong, Bumsted draws on his extensive career to chronicle the state's political missteps with unflinching detail and sharp insight, offering readers a roadmap to understanding Pennsylvania's turbulent governance.