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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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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Eugene Robinson

Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, The Washington Post and Political Analyst, MSNBC

Under $25,000
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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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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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John Heilemann

Partner, Chief Political Columnist, and Host of the Impolitic With John Heilemann podcast for Puck; National Affairs Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC; Host, Creator, and Executive Producer of Showtime's The Circus; New York Times No. 1 Best Selling Author of Game Change and Double Down

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Ben Bernanke

Chair, The Federal Reserve System (2006-2014)

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George Will

America’s Foremost Political Columnist

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Stephanie Chung

Former Chief Growth Officer, Wheels Up

$25K - $40K
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Horst Schulze

Legendary Former Hotelier Renowned for Creating a Culture of Service

$25K - $40K
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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

General, US Army (Ret.); Partner, KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute; Former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan; Former Director of the CIA

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Richard Haass

President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations and Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners

Over $70,000
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Ethan Mollick

Innovation Expert and Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship, The Wharton School

$40K - $70K
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Ali Wentworth

Actor, Comedian, and New York Times Bestselling Author

$40K - $70K
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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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Ezra Klein

Columnist, New York Times; Podcast host, The Ezra Klein Show; Author, “Why We’re Polarized.”

$25K - $40K
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David Gergen

Senior Political Analyst, CNN

$40K - $70K
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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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Mallory Weggemann

4x Paralympian & 7x medalist (4 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), NBC Sports Olympics and Paralympics host; Author; Director; Equality Activist

Under $25,000
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David Gregory

Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

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Judy Woodruff

Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour

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Lisa Genova

#1 International and New York Times bestselling Author and Neuroscientist

$40K - $70K

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