<p>Drawing from his experience breaking era-defining news for the nation’s leading media outlets, award-winning political correspondent Geoff Bennett brings audiences essential insider information on politics and public affairs.</p><p>An acclaimed and nationally recognized journalist, Geoff Bennett has reported from the White House under three presidents, covered five presidential elections, and his exclusive interviews with many of Washington, D.C.’s most influential figures have grabbed national headlines.</p><p>Prior to becoming PBS <em>NewsHour</em> co-anchor, he served as the program’s chief Washington correspondent and weekend anchor. Before that, he was an NBC News White House correspondent and MSNBC anchor. Bennett has appeared regularly as a political analyst on C-SPAN, ABC, CBSN, and MSNBC, guest-hosted C-SPAN’s Washington Journal public affairs program, and co-moderated a congressional debate in what was the nation’s top swing district. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and a former Paul Miller Reporting Fellow.</p><p>Known for being effortlessly charismatic and skillful in his delivery, Bennett blends keen analysis of the facts with sharp, non-partisan color commentary to illustrate to audiences the different ways current events may play out, and their impact on individuals and organizations. He is also a seasoned moderator who gets straight to the answers audiences want to hear. </p>
PBS NewsHour Co-Anchor; NBC News and MSNBC Political Contributor
<ul><li><strong>Political News and Views from Washington</strong></li><li>A veteran White House and congressional correspondent, anchor, and analyst for some of the country’s leading media outlets, Geoff Bennett is a trusted voice reporting on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. and what it means for the American people. Possessing a natural ability to cut through the noise and offer a detailed, smart, non-partisan analysis on the latest in Washington, in this talk, Bennett investigates the political issues that are the source of heated debates between lawmakers and the leading stories on news programs nationwide. He brings his expert insights from the television screen to his presentations as he shares the “what” and “why” of U.S. politics, as well as how individuals and organizations might be affected.</li><li><strong>Current Events and Their Influence on the Future</strong></li><li> From politics to social justice and everything in between, PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett provides his expert analysis on hot topics making waves in our nation and across the globe. A familiar face seen on national news programs, Bennett leads an impartial discussion on what’s going on in the world today, while offering his unique perspective on how current events will play out and their potential to reshape our society.</li><li><strong>Moderated By Geoff Bennett</strong></li><li> In addition to being a seasoned news correspondent, anchor, and journalist, Geoff Bennett is a talented host, interviewer, and moderator. He is an expert at drawing key insights and answers from panel participants, skillfully incorporating all participants into the discussion, and covering in-depth the topics most important to your audience.</li></ul>