Robert Costa
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Robert Costa
Keynote Speaker
Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent for CBS News; Co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward; Scholar, University of Virginia; Former Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week” on PBS
An acclaimed reporter, # 1 bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning correspondent brings his colorful, nonpartisan, and memorable storytelling to your audience, weaving together up-to-the-minute analysis and inside-the-room perspective on President Donald Trump and the new Washington from a reporter Politico has called the "Trump whisperer."
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As the world and Washington adjust to a transformed Washington, Robert Costa brings audiences deep into the biggest stories, expertly using moments from his reporting at CBS and his work with Bob Woodward to illuminate the challenges facing leaders and institutions as they grapple with disruptions and uncertainty ahead, be it inside the federal government, on the economy, in foreign policy, or in American politics. With a reputation for dogged reporting and civility, Costa weaves together reporting from all of the key fronts, including his recent conversations with President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and top congressional leaders.
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Robert Costa’s Speech Topics
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Brace for Turbulence: Inside the New Washington
As a lead political correspondent for CBS News, Robert Costa is plugged-in to all of the latest developments inside the White House and on Capitol Hill. In an eye-opening speech, he shares stories about his reporting and offers valuable perspective on the issues and players, beyond the cliches and talking points. And he offers cool assessments of the major decision-makers and leaders in both parties and of the turbulence ahead.
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Politics and the Economy: A Reporter’s View
After more than a decade covering fiscal showdowns on Capitol Hill and interviewing national leaders about their economic agendas, Robert Costa uses his deep reporting experience to assess the impact of politics on the economy in the coming year. Bridging together his wide-ranging coverage of movement politics with his reporting on top officials in Congress and the administration, Costa provides penetrating insight on the interconnectedness of politics and the economy in today’s world, especially on policy.
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Inside Trump’s Washington: A Guidebook
For more than a decade, Robert Costa has been interviewing President Donald Trump about his life, political journey, legal challenges, and his use of power. Drawing on those interviews, including recent conversations with Trump since he won the presidency in 2024, and from interviews with top Trump allies, Costa provides audiences with a guidebook for understanding how Washington is working following Trump’s return to the presidency.
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How Did We Get Here? A Reporter’s Journal of the New Washington
CBS correspondent Robert Costa provides a vivid and understandable roadmap for audiences on President Donald Trump and the new power centers in the United States, told as only he can through stories and anecdotes from over a decade of covering political movements and voters in the United States. Costa opens his notebook and provides color and context about the undercurrents driving change in the nation and world.
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