Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal in 1973. Since then, he’s worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. Woodward’s factual, non-partisan revelations to readers and speech audiences provide a view of Washington they’ll never get elsewhere.
Woodward has written about the last ten U.S. presidents and chronicled how the power of the presidency has evolved.
Bestselling author of 23 books – 17 went to #1 – more than any contemporary nonfiction writer.
In his speeches, Woodward looks at the expanding powers of the presidency and the important lessons that can be learned from the presidents he’s covered. He can also assess the role of the media and how well it is (or isn’t) doing its job. Audiences will be awe-struck by insights from this living journalistic legend. Currently associate editor for The Washington Post where he’s worked since 1971, Bob Woodward has won nearly every American journalism award including two Pulitzers.
Speaking topics
- A Conversation with Bob Woodward
Now reporting on his tenth American president, Bob Woodward’s remarkable perspective is unmatched in journalism. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter takes audiences on a journey as only he can in this moderated conversation format.
From Nixon to the present, Woodward provides firsthand insights from having penetrated the White House, the Supreme Court, the CIA, the Pentagon, and the Congress. He analyzes the successes and messes of the presidents he’s covered and offers important lessons – about governing, about presidential leadership during economic, military, and national crises, about the expanding powers of the presidency, and about the role of the media. Woodward’s content is tailored to the interests of the audience and is an in-depth, non-partisan, fact-driven analysis of America’s current state through the lens of history.
- HOW WE GOT HERE - Lessons from 10 Presidents
Now reporting on his tenth American president, Bob Woodward’s remarkable perspective is unmatched in journalism. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter takes audiences on a journey as only he can. From Nixon to the present, Woodward provides first-hand insights from having penetrated the White House, the Supreme Court, the CIA, the Pentagon, the Congress. He analyzes the successes and messes of the presidents he’s covered and offers important lessons – about governing, about presidential leadership during the economic, military, and national crises, about the expanding powers of the presidency, and about the role of the media. Woodward’s content is tailored to the interests of the audience and is an in-depth, non-partisan, fact-driven analysis of America’s current state through the lens of history. In the time since he uncovered the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein in 1973, Woodward has worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. In all, he has written 20 nonfiction bestsellers – 14 of which went on to become #1; more than any modern-day author. Woodward is currently at work on his 21st book about the final days of the Trump presidency and the handoff to Joe Biden.
Video clips
https://youtu.be/th8WTiKT23c
Speaker testimonials
It’s not easy these jobs we do. But put that aside for a moment and today – these moments – is really what it’s all about. Little opportunities we have to, maybe in small and big ways, affect students’ lives. Because we don’t know what today will mean to them. (Although, talking to them afterward, I have a pretty good idea!) And the chance to be in someone like that’s presence, or to ask a question. Like Hannah, who graduated in December. Someone who is immensely talented, but wondering when the right job opportunity is going to come her way. To hear, from someone like Woodward, don’t quit. Push. Go out and take it. Fight for it. What that could mean to a young grad like her, or anyone else in that room … Oh, man. Isn’t that what this whole experience is all about?!?
What an INCREDIBLE event last night. Bob was on point and so charming- he is truly a national treasure!
The community feedback has been phenomenal. Bob was a pleasure to meet and listen to.
The audience was happy and Bob was in good spirits and eager to have a really robust conversation. Everyone enjoyed hearing what he had to say, and Bob couldn’t have been more gracious before and after the event with all his individual interactions. Everyone was delighted with the evening…
Woodward was amazing! We had board and 35 special guests on the call. He is so personable and insightful. Home run!
Our student media reporters loved interacting with Mr. Woodward and he was really curious about their publications so they really enjoyed the back and forth. Students also had a great time hearing from him and we’ve gotten some messages on our social media already about how much people loved the conversation and hearing all the stories Mr. Woodward has.
We had a wonderful evening with Mr. Woodward. One of our best events yet. It all went very smoothly and he was wonderful and pleasant to work with and posed and chatted with each person in the VIP reception Photo line. We had about 750 total including our sponsors. He signed over 600 books and was well organized with disinfectant wipes and gloves. Everyone was very appreciative of the precautions.
Clients enjoyed Mr. Woodward’s talk very much last night. His remarks were extremely insightful. It will help our clients with their analysis of the 2020 election. They will use these insights in managing multi-million-dollar investments which they make on behalf of their global client bases.
Bob Woodward was awwwwwsome. He spoke for 30 minutes and then sat down and we did a Q&A with our VP of Federal Affairs. He signed about 30 books for us and we had purchased some to sell as well. After his speech people lined up to say hello, get their photo taken and have books signed. I bet he was there for another 30 minutes. I really enjoyed him as I know others did, too.