Satirist Andy Borowitz explores the recent history of ignorant leadership among America's presidents and political leaders, as well as the role they played in the current climate of anti-intellectualism.

Intelligence and the possession of a wide breadth of knowledge were qualities once revered in politicians and leaders. But today, the absence of these qualities has become commonplace.

Politicians can navigate their careers successfully without demonstrating the slightest understanding of the issues facing our nation.

Andy Borowitz is a comedian, satirist, and bestselling author. His satire focuses on politics, a topic that has interested him since childhood.

In Profiles in Ignorance, Borowitz pulls back the curtain on American politics and its recent history with ignorant leadership.

Providing an overview of America's political leaders from the past half-century, Borowitz reveals their role in the nation's movement toward anti-intellectualism.