Margaret Carlson

Margaret Carlson

Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Political Pundit, First Female Columnist at Time

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Margaret Carlson Biography

Margaret Carlson is an American journalist, political pundit, and a columnist for Bloomberg News, where she has been a political columnist since 2005. She was also a regular panelist on CNN's "Capital Gang" from 1992 until its cancellation in 2005.

Carlson is recognized for her pioneering role as the first female columnist at Time magazine. Joining Time in January 1988 from The New Republic, where she had been managing editor; in 1994, she became the magazine's first female columnist. Carlson covered four presidential elections for Time and served as a White House correspondent before transitioning to Bloomberg News, where she continues to write a column.

Her journalism career has also included roles as Washington bureau chief for Esquire, editor of the short-lived Washington Weekly, and reporter and member of the editorial staff for the Washington-based national weekly newspaper "Legal Times." Her accolades include two National Headliner Awards and the Belva Ann Lockwood alumni award from George Washington University Law School. She serves on the boards of the German Marshall Fund and the Newseum. Carlson has held fellowships at Harvard University's Institute of Politics, Yale University as a Poynter Fellow, and has been a journalist-in-residence at the University of Notre Dame. She earned her bachelor's degree from Penn State University and a law degree from George Washington University Law School.

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View from the Capitol: U.S. Political Headlines

A leading political columnist, Margaret Carlson offers insightful and incisive commentary on the Washington political scene, presenting an overview of the current state of public affairs, the media and public policy. With an eye to the future, Carlson evaluates the Obama Administration, Congress and what today's news out of Washington means for America's future.

Margaret Carlson Videos

Katie Couric and Margaret Carlson / Washington Ideas 2011
Margaret Carlson et al. - Washington Ideas Forum

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What topics does Margaret Carlson speak about?

Margaret Carlson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Women, Authors, Liberal, Inspirational, Female Leadership, Publishing and Political.

Where does Margaret Carlson travel from?

Margaret Carlson 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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Margaret Carlson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Women and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Margaret Carlson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Margaret Carlson 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 Catherine Crier, Zerlina Maxwell and Katty Kay. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Margaret Carlson for an upcoming event.

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Margaret Carlson Speaking Topics

  • View from the Capitol: U.S. Political Headlines

    A leading political columnist, Margaret Carlson offers insightful and incisive commentary on the Washington political scene, presenting an overview of the current state of public affairs, the media and public policy. With an eye to the future, Carlson evaluates the Obama Administration, Congress and what today's news out of Washington means for America's future.

Margaret Carlson Videos

Katie Couric and Margaret Carlson / Washington Ideas 2011
Margaret Carlson et al. - Washington Ideas Forum
  • How do I book Margaret Carlson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Margaret Carlson, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Margaret Carlson, 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 Margaret Carlson speak about?

    Margaret Carlson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Women, Authors, Liberal, Inspirational, Female Leadership, Publishing and Political.
  • Where does Margaret Carlson travel from?

    Margaret Carlson 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 Margaret Carlson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Margaret Carlson 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 Margaret Carlson 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 Margaret Carlson 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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