Alan Friedman (born April 30, 1956) is an American journalist, author and former media executive. Friedman was educated at New York University (NYU) (B.A. Politics and History), the London School of Economics (International Relations) and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (M.A. International Economics and Law). Friedman worked in the administration of President Jimmy Carter in the role of Presidential Management Intern. He began his professional career working for the s ...