$25K - $40K
Authors
Every author has a story to tell, and with WSB, you can bring their stories to your stage. Choose from WSB’s roster of high-profile author speakers, including news anchors, Harvard professors, scientists, and more. Delve into the themes behind their books or learn about an author’s creative process—the sky is the limit with our experienced author speakers. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
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Eugene Robinson
Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, The Washington Post and Political Analyst, MSNBC
Under $25,000
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Ted Koppel
Legendary Anchor, ABC News Nightline; Senior Contributor, CBS Sunday Morning Show; Contributing Columnist, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal
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David Axelrod
Senior Political Commentator, CNN, and Host, The Axe Files; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University; Founding Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2009-2011)
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Richard Montañez
Former Vice President, Multicultural Sales and Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, Author, Philanthropist, Creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos brand
$25K - $40K
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John Heilemann
Editor in Chief and Co-Founder, Recount Media; Creator and Host, The Circus on Showtime; National Affairs Analyst, NBC News and MSNBC; Co-Author, New York Times Best Sellers Game Change and Double Down
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Contact WSB for Fees
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John Brennan
CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst at NBC and MSNBC
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David Petraeus
Director, CIA (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Partner, KKR
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Richard Haass
President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners
Over $70,000
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$25K - $40K
$25K - $40K
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Mark Carney
UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance; Governor of the Bank of England (2013-2020); Governor of the Bank of Canada (2008-2013)
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$40K - $70K
$40K - $70K
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David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN
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Lisa Genova
#1 International and New York Times bestselling Author and Neuroscientist
$40K - $70K
$25K - $40K
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Ozan Varol
Rocket Scientist turned Professor, #1 Bestselling Author, and Expert on Innovation and Creativity
$25K - $40K
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Ezra Klein
Columnist, New York Times; Podcast host, The Ezra Klein Show; Author, “Why We’re Polarized.”
Under $25,000
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Contact WSB for Fees
WSB Exclusive Speaker
Mallory Weggemann
2020 and 2012 Paralympic Gold Medalist, NBC Sports Winter Paralympics Correspondent, Author, and Equality Activist
Under $25,000
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