Matthew Alford

Dr Matthew Alford is a writer, academic and filmmaker whose work explores propaganda, power, and popular culture. He lectures in politics at the University of Bath.

His investigations uncovered new evidence surrounding the disappearance of Hollywood screenwriter Gary Devore and, with co-authors, revealed how the US national security state has shaped thousands of major films. His award-winning documentaries on these themes have screened across the world.

He shares his work as Scourge of the Spin Machine on YouTube and Substack.