Josh Barro

Josh Barro

Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Creator of the Newsletter and Podcast 'Very Serious'

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Josh Barro Biography

Josh Barro is an American journalist and creator of "Very Serious," a Substack newsletter about politics and the economy. He also hosts the "Very Serious" podcast and is co-host of "Serious Trouble," a weekly legal affairs podcast.

Barro previously hosted the weekly radio program "Left, Right, & Center" based at KCRW Los Angeles and served as a senior editor and columnist at Business Insider, where he wrote commentary on politics, business, and the economy. Before joining Business Insider, he was a founding correspondent at The Upshot, the economics and data section of The New York Times. Before that, he was Business Insider's politics editor. Prior to entering journalism, he worked in policy research for think tanks and as a real-estate banker at Wells Fargo.

Barro holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Harvard College.

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Josh Barro Videos

Josh Barro | Milken Institute Global Conference
Josh Barro and Naomi Ekperigin on Biden’s Convention Speech
Gun Debate - Bill Maher, Colion Noir, Michael Pollan, Josh Barro

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Josh Barro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Political, LGBTQ and Podcast Hosts.

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Josh Barro 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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Josh Barro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Finance, Political and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Josh Barro for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Josh Barro 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 Rich Lowry, Gerard Baker and Sara Eisen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Josh Barro for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/08/2024.

Josh Barro Videos

Josh Barro | Milken Institute Global Conference
Josh Barro and Naomi Ekperigin on Biden’s Convention Speech
Gun Debate - Bill Maher, Colion Noir, Michael Pollan, Josh Barro
GCTV - Technology and Jobs: Josh Barro
Josh Barro, Clive Crook, Michael Kinsley, Nolan McCarty and Markus Prior
  • How do I book Josh Barro to speak at my event?

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

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

    Josh Barro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finance, Political, LGBTQ and Podcast Hosts.
  • Where does Josh Barro travel from?

    Josh Barro 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 Josh Barro?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Josh Barro 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 Josh Barro 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 Josh Barro 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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