Journalist Speakers

Journalism is a 24/7 job. Anyone who’s worked in the media will tell you it’s a fast-paced world where you have to be agile, accurate, and clear. WSB connects event planners with news anchors, columnists, and other journalism speakers for thought-provoking speeches packed with their lived experiences in the media industry. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

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Gordon Brown

The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2007-2010) and Chancellor of the Exchequer (1997-2007)

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Mary Lou Retton

America's Best-known Olympian

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Robert Gates

Transformational Leader; Secretary of Defense (2006-2011); Bestselling Author

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Daniel Shapiro

World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork

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Stephen Hayes

CEO/Editor, The Dispatch; NBC News Contributor and Author

Under $25,000
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Jenna Hager

Best-Selling Author; Co-Host, NBC's TODAY

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Monty Moran

Former Co-CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill (2009-2016), Lawyer, Author, Pilot and Filmmaker

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Anthony Robles

2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion, Recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, ESPN ESPY Awards and Author

Under $25,000
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Dick Vitale

College Basketball Analyst, ABC Sports and ESPN

$40K - $70K
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Paul Begala

Political Analyst and Commentator, CNN

Under $25,000
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John Whyte

Healthcare Futurist and Chief Medical Officer, WebMD

Under $25,000
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Jeb Bush

Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

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George Stephanopoulos

Anchor, Good Morning America, This Week and Chief Political Correspondent, ABC News

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John Major

Former Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Douglas Brinkley

American Historian and Best-Selling Author; Presidential Historian, CNN; Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University

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Hugh Hewitt

Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst; Lawyer; Professor; Author

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Laura W. Bush

First Lady of the United States (2001-2009)

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Alexi Pappas

Olympic Athlete; Bestselling Author; Award-winning Filmmaker

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Michael McFaul

U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014); Stanford Professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow; Washington Post Columnist; NBC News Analyst

$25K - $40K
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J.C. Watts

Visionary Conservative Leader

$25K - $40K
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Hubert Joly

Former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy; Author, The Heart of Business - Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism; Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School

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Doro Bush Koch

Wellness Enthusiast and Bestselling Author

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Didn’t find the journalist speaker you were looking for? WSB works with many of the industry’s top speakers each year. Our team of experienced speaker agents is committed to helping you find the perfect speaker for your event. Please contact us for a custom proposal.