George Will

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America’s Foremost Political Columnist

Unmatched in political insight, George Will provides witty, trenchant, and always-informed commentary on politics, the economy, and American society.

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George Will

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George F. Will is the country’s most widely read political columnist, as well as its foremost conservative voice. His popular twice-weekly column for The Washington Post syndicate reaches 300 newspapers throughout the United States and Europe. Perhaps there’s no political acumen more finely honed than Will’s. And perhaps no one has more or better insights into the issues and political realities of today. As one of the most respected and sought after political commentators on the national scene, Will provides you with an informed and expert view on the issues. He is a prolific author with books ranging from Statecraft as Soulcraft: What Government Does to Bunts to One Man’s America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation. In 1990, Will published Men At Work: The Craft of Baseball, which topped The New York Times best-seller list for two months. His latest baseball book, A Nice Little Place on the North Side: Wrigley Field at One Hundred, was released March 25, 2014. In June 2019, he published The Conservative Sensibility. His sixteenth book, American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020, is his ninth collection of reflections on our culture.

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Navigating the Crossroads: Insightful Analysis on the 2024 Election

Historians will be mystified by the 2024 election. It occurred while the nation was sleepwalking deep into the most predictable domestic crisis in its history. And the crisis went unmentioned—other than when both candidates promised to do nothing to avert it. The crisis is bipartisan fiscal incontinence. We have been adding to the national debt in trillion-dollar tranches, several times a year. Everyone knows the problem: We have an aging population, with 10,000 of the 77 million baby boomers retiring in the entitlement system—Social Security and Medicare—every day. And everyone seems determined to ignore it. Both candidates promised, and both parties promise, not to touch entitlements. So, there is an urgent need for rapid economic growth—more rapid than current policies permit—to generate revenues to pay for entitlement promises. But economic dynamism is threatened by misguided “industrial policies” (protectionism, etc.). By immigration policies that impede replenishing the nation’s shrinking work force. And by populism that regards dynamism as a threat that enriches a minority and burdens the majority. Because of risk-averse politics, entitlements cannot be touched. Defense spending needs to be substantially increased in this moment. It is the most dangerous moment since 1945, and feels like 1938. And debt service payments, which now exceed defense expenditures, are not optional. The coming 2025 debate about the expiring provisions of the 2017 tax legislation will be fascinating, and momentous. As will be the national recoil—in industry and academia—from the cultural aggressions of “woke” factions.

So, buckle up: There is going to be turbulence.

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George Will delivered a thoughtful and timely conversation on civil discourse and democracy that truly resonated with the audience. His keynote discussion was a highlight of the summit—insightful, respectful, and a powerful reminder of the importance of social trust and healthy democratic dialogue. Guests appreciated the chance to connect with him personally, and his professionalism and presence elevated the entire experience.
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George Will was a grand slam. We had 700 people attend the event, and, truth be told, our staff ran this perfectly. My hope is that he was pleased as well with how well we took care of him. A note, beyond just how well he spoke, and the fact that he did so in a balanced way, being an equal opportunity critic of both parties: Mr. Will was very good with our donors at the reception on Monday evening – unhurried, conversational, approachable. We could not have had a better event, and Mr. Will was tremendous.
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Between his election predictions, baseball anecdotes and conservative outlook on current events, [George Will] captivated our audience.
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Mr. Will was amazing and as always very insightful! Our audience was very appreciative of his time to answer Q&A and for the picture opportunity afterwards.
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I overheard many comments of how people enjoyed George Will’s speech. There were a lot of laughs and head nodding throughout as well. Mr. Will was a huge hit.
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Everything went just great — and according to plan — with George Will’s talk. His talk was just the right balance of substance and humor. He kept to the time schedule. And, as always, he excelled during the Q&A. I cannot think of any way in which either he or you and your colleagues could have done anything better.
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Works by George Will

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American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020
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Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball
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The Conservative Sensibility

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One Man’s America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation

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With a Happy Eye But…America and the World, 1997 – 2002

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A Nice Little Place on the North Side

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