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Judy Woodruff

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Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour

Judy Woodruff—one of the world's most prominent female journalists—brings groundbreaking reporting experience, sharing insights on the Presidential Administration, Congress and the changing political landscape.

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Broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff is the Senior Correspondent for the PBS NewsHour after serving for 11 years as its Anchor and Managing Editor from 2011-2022. She has covered politics and other news for over four decades at CNN, NBC, and PBS. Since 2023, Judy has been leading a reporting project, “America at a Crossroads,” to better understand the country’s political divide.

For 12 years, Woodruff served as anchor and senior Correspondent for CNN, where her duties included anchoring the weekday program, Inside Politics. At PBS from 1983 to 1993, she was the chief Washington correspondent for The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour. From 1984-1990, she also anchored PBS’ award-winning weekly documentary series, Frontline with Judy Woodruff. In 2011, Woodruff was the principal reporter for the PBS documentary Nancy Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime. And in 2007, she completed an extensive project for PBS, and other news outlets on the views of young Americans called Generation Next: Speak Up. Be Heard. From 2006-2013, she anchored a monthly program for Bloomberg Television, Conversations with Judy Woodruff. Woodruff was a White House correspondent at NBC News from 1977 to 1982. For one year after that, she served as NBC’s Today show chief Washington correspondent. She wrote the book, This is Judy Woodruff at the White House, published in 1982 by Addison-Wesley.

The recipient of numerous awards, including the Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award, the Poynter Medal, an Emmy for Lifetime Achievement, and the Radcliffe Medal, she and the late Gwen Ifill were together awarded Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism after Woodruff and Ifill were named co-anchors of the PBS NewsHour in 2013, marking the first time an American national news broadcast would be co-anchored by two women.

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Judy Woodruff’s Speech Topics

  • Reflections on the 2024 Presidential Election: America at a Crossroads

    In her presentation, Judy Woodruff reflects on the 2024 Presidential Election and its aftermath through the lens of her project, “America at a Crossroads.” After two years of traveling across the country, and preparing for more in 2025, Woodruff explores the current state of America’s political divide, examining how the election results have shaped public opinion on key issues and perceptions of the “other side.”


    Tailored to resonate with her audience, Woodruff discusses the pressing concerns that emerged during the election, including economic inequality, social justice, and the ongoing challenge of misinformation. She draws on her extensive experience as a broadcast political journalist to provide insights into the evolving political landscape and the role of media in facilitating understanding and dialogue.


    Woodruff emphasizes the importance of bridging divides and fostering constructive conversations in a polarized environment. With rich storytelling and firsthand observations, she offers a roadmap for navigating the post-election landscape and highlights the critical role of informed citizen engagement in shaping the future of American democracy.

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Ms. Woodruff was one of the friendliest, most accommodating speakers we have ever had. She took extra time with our students, faculty and staff, which is really what makes for an effective and enjoyable program for us. She was also a fabulous speaker.

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