Chris Hedges
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Activist
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Chris Hedges Biography
Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a New York Times bestselling author, an activist, a Presbyterian minister, a university teacher, and a television host. He has authored 11 books, including "Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt" co-authored with Joe Sacco, and "America: The Farewell Tour". Another notable work, "War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning" was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and has sold over 400,000 copies. He writes a weekly column for Truthdig and hosts the TV show “On Contact” on RT.
Hedges spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent in various regions including Central America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans, contributing to more than 50 countries during his tenure with The Christian Science Monitor, National Public Radio, The Dallas Morning News, and The New York Times. As part of a New York Times team, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for coverage of global terrorism and received the Amnesty International Global Award for Human Rights Journalism in the same year.
A respected educator, Hedges has taught at Columbia University, New York University, the University of Toronto, and Princeton University. He currently teaches a unique class at a state prison in New Jersey through Princeton University, integrating both Princeton undergraduates and prisoners as students. His academic presentations have garnered significant attention, with one event attracting over 700 attendees at Salt Lake Community College. He holds a B.A. in English literature from Colgate University and a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard University. Hedges was ordained in 2014 at the Second Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, N.J., where theologian James Cone and activist Cornel West were speakers.
In 2012, Hedges was notably involved in a legal challenge against President Barack Obama concerning Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act, a case known as Hedges v. Obama. Although the decision was ultimately overturned on appeal, it underscored his enduring commitment to civil liberties. Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, and with studies in the classics and ancient languages as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard, Hedges' diverse skills and deep knowledge enrich his compelling narratives and speeches. He lives in Princeton, N.J., with his wife Eunice Wong and their children. He also has two children from a previous marriage.
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Chris Hedges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Spirituality, News & Media, Faith & Religion, College, Security & Defense, Government, Inspirational, World Affairs, Journalism and Literary.
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Chris Hedges generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Chris Hedges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Social Activism and Middle Eastern Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Hedges for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Chris Hedges generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mariane Pearl, Roya Hakakian and Asra Nomani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Hedges for an upcoming event.
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The Death of the Liberal Class
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The Cultural Embrace of Illusion & the Society of Spectacle
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The New Atheists as Secular Fundamentalists
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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American Fascists: The Christian Right & the War on America
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How much does it cost to book Chris Hedges for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Hedges, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Hedges, 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 Chris Hedges speak about?
Chris Hedges is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Spirituality, News & Media, Faith & Religion, College, Security & Defense, Government, Inspirational, World Affairs, Journalism and Literary. -
Where does Chris Hedges travel from?
Chris Hedges generally travels from Princeton, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Chris Hedges?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Hedges 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 Chris Hedges 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 Chris Hedges 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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