Ayesha Rascoe
Keynote Speaker: Host of NPR's 'Weekend Edition Sunday' & 'Up First'
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Ayesha Rascoe Biography
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of "Weekend Edition Sunday" and the weekend host of "Up First." As host of the morning news magazine show, she interviews newsmakers, entertainers, politicians and more about the stories that everyone is talking about or that everyone should be talking about.
Rascoe is also the editor of "HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience," a book of essays about the impact of historically Black colleges and universities. Rascoe is an alumnae of Howard University, an HBCU in Washington, D.C.
Known for her southern roots and signature wit, Rascoe has been a mainstay on NPR's programs since joining the outlet in 2018.
Prior to her role as host, Rascoe was a White House Correspondent. She covered three presidential administrations, gaining a reputation for her sharp questioning in the White House briefing room. Rascoe's reporting included a number of high-profile foreign trips, including President Trump's 2019 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, and President Obama's final NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. As a part of the White House team, she was also a regular on the NPR Politics Podcast.
She's also guest hosted NPR's "It's Been a Minute" podcast and radio show and been a frequent guest on "Pop Culture Happy Hour."
Before joining NPR, Rascoe spent the first decade of her career at Reuters, rising from a news assistant to an energy reporter to eventually covering the White House. While at Reuters, Rascoe covered some of the biggest energy and environmental stories of the past decade, including the 2010 BP oil spill and the U.S. response to the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011. She also spent a year covering energy legal issues and court cases.
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What topics does Ayesha Rascoe speak about?
Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Political, Government and Hosts & Emcees.
Where does Ayesha Rascoe travel from?
Ayesha Rascoe generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Political and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ayesha Rascoe for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ayesha Rascoe generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia-Malika Henderson, Asma Khalid and Amara Walker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ayesha Rascoe for an upcoming event.
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Ayesha was fantastic. She related to our group of higher ed advancement professionals and was inspiring. She was well prepared, it felt like her presentation was created just for our group.
Council for Advancement and Support of Education - Aug 10 2024
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How do I book Ayesha Rascoe to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ayesha Rascoe for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ayesha Rascoe, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ayesha Rascoe or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ayesha Rascoe for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ayesha Rascoe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ayesha Rascoe are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ayesha Rascoe, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ayesha Rascoe speak about?
Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Political, Government and Hosts & Emcees. -
Where does Ayesha Rascoe travel from?
Ayesha Rascoe generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ayesha Rascoe?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ayesha Rascoe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ayesha Rascoe for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ayesha Rascoe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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