Jason Riley

Jason Riley

Keynote Speaker: Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute & Columnist for the Wall Street Journal

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Jason Riley Biography

Jason Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he has published opinion pieces for more than 20 years. Topics include politics, economics, education, immigration, social inequality, and race. He’s also a frequent public speaker and provides commentary for television and radio news outlets.

After joining the Journal in 1994, he was named a senior editorial page writer in 2000 and a member of the Editorial Board in 2005. He joined the Manhattan Institute, a public policy think tank focused on urban issues, in 2015. In 2008, he published "Let Them In," which argues for a more free-market-oriented U.S. immigration system. His second book, "Please Stop Helping Us," which is about government efforts to help the black underclass, was published in 2014. In 2017, he published "False Black Power?," an assessment of why black political success has not translated into more economic advancement. In 2021, he published "Maverick," a biography of the iconic economist and social theorist Thomas Sowell, and narrated the documentary film Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World. Riley’s most recent book is "The Black Boom," an analysis of black economic progress prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has also worked for USA Today and the Buffalo News. He lives in suburban New York City.

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Jason Riley Videos

Jason Riley On “False Black Power?”
"Do nothing with us" :: Jason Riley :: IEI Lecture Series

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Jason Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Immigration, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Political.

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Jason Riley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jason Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Immigration and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason Riley for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jason Riley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Coleman Hughes, Rich Lowry and Norman Ornstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason Riley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/09/2024.

Jason Riley Videos

Jason Riley On “False Black Power?”
"Do nothing with us" :: Jason Riley :: IEI Lecture Series

Jason Riley Reviews

  • Everything went really smoothly and Jason was great!
    Susquehanna University - Sep 10 2024

  • Overall great and definitely will use your services in the future
    Leadership Program of the Rockies - Feb 28 2020

  • Texas Public Policy Foundation - Jan 25 2019

  • How do I book Jason Riley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jason Riley 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 Jason Riley, 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 Jason Riley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jason Riley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jason Riley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jason Riley are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jason Riley, 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 Jason Riley speak about?

    Jason Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Immigration, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Political.
  • Where does Jason Riley travel from?

    Jason Riley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jason Riley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jason Riley 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 Jason Riley 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 Jason Riley 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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