Matt Bai Biography
Matt Bai, a seasoned journalist and author, is noted for his insightful analysis of American politics. His career began as a speechwriter for the U.S. Committee for UNICEF, where he crafted speeches for notable figures like Audrey Hepburn. Bai's reporting has spanned from domestic politics to international events, covering stories in locations such as Liberia and Iraq. Before his tenure at the Times Magazine, he reported for the Boston Globe and served as a national correspondent for Newsweek magazine.
In 2002, Bai joined the New York Times, where he chronicled three presidential campaigns and became the chief political writer for the Sunday magazine, in addition to contributing as a columnist. During this period, Bai penned influential cover stories like the 2008 "Is Obama the End of Black Politics?" and the 2004 profile of John Kerry titled "Kerry's Undeclared War." He later served as the National Political Columnist for Yahoo News until 2019 and currently contributes as a Politics Columnist for Washington Post Opinions, focusing on generational shifts in politics and society. His work has frequently been recognized in The Best American Political Writing.
Bai's books include "The Argument: Inside the Battle to Remake Democratic Politics," a detailed look at the new progressive movement in America, and "All the Truth is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid," which revisits the Gary Hart scandal and its impact on media and politics. The latter was acclaimed by NPR and Amazon and was long-listed for the PEN Faulkner Award in nonfiction.
In 2018, Bai ventured into screenwriting, co-writing "The Front Runner," a film directed by Jason Reitman and starring Hugh Jackman, which explores the tumultuous campaign of Gary Hart. His ability to convey complex political narratives makes him a valuable commentator and analyst, appealing to those seeking a nuanced perspective on political issues.
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Three straight presidents have now seen their parties lose control of Congress in "wave elections"—something unprecedented in American history. What's really going on? Maybe Americans really are swinging back and forth between ideologies. More likely, though, our turbulent politics reflects the larger trend in the society away from large institutions and limited choices—a trend that could spell the end of two-party politics as we've known it.
It's not really true to say the Internet has changed our politics. In truth, the Internet has changed everything in the society, from the way we find jobs to the way we buy cars and date—and politics is simply the last big institution to catch up. How the online revolution is bound to change Washington, and why it's time for a failed generation of leaders to get out of the way.
Teddy White and Walter Cronkite could never have imagined the pressures of covering politics and presidential campaigns in the online age. Withering attacks from both the left and right, upstart bloggers and amateur truth-squads—all have combined to erode the public's faith in once venerable political journalists. Why some critics are right to hold journalists accountable, and why others are simply pursuing an agenda at the public's expense.
With a mix of history, personal experience and reflection, the author of the highly anticipated All the Truth Is Out brings us back to first modern political scandal—the fall of Gary Hart in 1987—and its reverberating effect on our politics and journalism in the decades since. It's the story of how politics became entertainment, and a provocative argument for why America and its media often get the leaders they deserve.
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Matt Bai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Futurism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political and Science.
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Matt Bai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Authors and Sports Journalism & Broadcasting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matt Bai for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matt Bai can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Wales, Parag Khanna and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matt Bai for an upcoming event.
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The Permanent Wave
Three straight presidents have now seen their parties lose control of Congress in "wave elections"—something unprecedented in American history. What's really going on? Maybe Americans really are swinging back and forth between ideologies. More likely, though, our turbulent politics reflects the larger trend in the society away from large institutions and limited choices—a trend that could spell the end of two-party politics as we've known it.
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Politics, The Next Generation
It's not really true to say the Internet has changed our politics. In truth, the Internet has changed everything in the society, from the way we find jobs to the way we buy cars and date—and politics is simply the last big institution to catch up. How the online revolution is bound to change Washington, and why it's time for a failed generation of leaders to get out of the way.
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The Politics of Political Journalism
Teddy White and Walter Cronkite could never have imagined the pressures of covering politics and presidential campaigns in the online age. Withering attacks from both the left and right, upstart bloggers and amateur truth-squads—all have combined to erode the public's faith in once venerable political journalists. Why some critics are right to hold journalists accountable, and why others are simply pursuing an agenda at the public's expense.
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The Rise of Tabloid Politics
With a mix of history, personal experience and reflection, the author of the highly anticipated All the Truth Is Out brings us back to first modern political scandal—the fall of Gary Hart in 1987—and its reverberating effect on our politics and journalism in the decades since. It's the story of how politics became entertainment, and a provocative argument for why America and its media often get the leaders they deserve.
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Matt Bai Leaves The Times for Yahoo News | The New York Observer
Matt Bai is the latest in a string of very recent (as in, within the last 24 hours) departures from the Times.
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Matt Bai to Yahoo News - FishbowlDC
Matt Bai is leaving New York Times Magazine for Yahoo News, where he will serve as National Political Columnist. Bai, who is known for connecting his political ...
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How much does it cost to book Matt Bai for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Matt Bai, 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 Matt Bai, 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 Matt Bai speak about?
Matt Bai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Futurism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political and Science. -
Who is the agent for Matt Bai?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Bai 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 Matt Bai 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 Matt Bai 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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