Steven Crowder began in entertainment as a teen with voice work on Arthur and stand-up comedy, later moving into conservative political commentary around 2009 with Fox News and his own online content. Best known for Louder with Crowder and the “Change My Mind” series, he’s spent over 25 years in media and about 15–20 years shaping political debates, gaining both influence and controversy along the way. | Alyson Glacia Andel