Ross Benes

Ross Benes is a journalist, market research analyst, and author. His writing has appeared in Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. As an entertainment industry analyst, he's regularly cited as an expert source by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Bloomberg. His books include Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold and Turned On: A Mind-Blowing Investigation into How Sex Has Shaped Our World. Raised in Nebraska, Ross shares Juggalo love with his family in New York's Hudson Valley.