<p>A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has covered the White House and national politics for America’s most prestigious news organizations, John Harwood gives audiences his deeply respected, nonpartisan take on politics and the economy under a second Trump presidency.</p><p>For more than three decades, John Harwood has been one of the most instantly recognizable faces and one of the most trusted voices in journalism, reporting for the most iconic American news media, including <em>the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times,</em> CNBC, CNN, PBS and NPR.</p><p>Harwood has interviewed every president from George H.W. Bush to Joe Biden and received an Emmy nomination for his hour-long, live CNBC town hall with President Barack Obama.</p><p>For the <em>Wall Street Journal, </em>Harwood covered the first Bush White House, President Bill Clinton’s agenda in Congress and four presidential campaigns. He was part of the Journal’s team covering the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington, which won the Pulitzer Prize.</p><p>For the <em>New York Times </em>and CNBC, Harwood chronicled the financial crisis and Great Recession, including the first 2009 television interview of President Obama as he prepared to enter the White House that January. He moderated Republican presidential debates during the 2012 and 2016 campaigns.</p><p>At CNN, Harwood covered the final year of Donald Trump’s presidency and his 2020 election battle with Biden, subsequently tracking the new chief executive’s attempt to fashion and navigate a post-Trump era. </p><p>As we enter a second Trump presidency, Harwood helps audiences understand the intersection of politics and the economy at a time when the future seems particularly uncertain, the nation has never been so bitterly divided, and both journalism and democracy seem in peril.</p>
Award-Winning Journalist; Former CNN White House Correspondent; Former CNBC Chief Washington DC Correspondent; Political Analyst and Commentator
<ul><li><strong>The New Washington of 2025: An In-Depth Analysis</strong></li><li>Drawing on decades of experience reporting for the most prestigious outlets on the media landscape, John Harwood provides a timely, clear-eyed analysis of the unfolding second Trump presidency, a reshaped Republican Congress, and Democrats fighting to stay relevant and make an impact. He breaks down the latest policy moves and legislative battles—and, most importantly, what they mean for the voters who shaped this new political reality. From taxes and immigration to foreign relations and climate change, Harwood connects the dots on today’s biggest issues. He also examines the mounting challenges facing the news media as it strives to inform the public while staying financially sustainable in a rapidly shifting landscape. </li><li><strong>Washington and the Economy</strong></li><li>America’s $27-trillion–and–growing economy moves to rhythms all its own—but the decisions made in Washington, from the White House to Congress to the Federal Reserve, play a powerful role in shaping which businesses thrive, what workers earn, and how secure jobs really are. As the second Trump presidency continues to develop and a new Congress debates the path forward, key choices around taxes, spending, interest rates, and regulation will have real consequences for Americans’ everyday finances. Drawing on decades of experience reporting for The Wall Street Journal and CNBC, John Harwood breaks down what these shifting policies mean for your bottom line—and what to watch for next.</li><li><strong>Suddenly Facing Mortality—and Surviving</strong></li><li>In this deeply personal and uplifting talk, veteran journalist John Harwood reflects on the life-altering experience of being suddenly diagnosed with a rare, fast-moving cancer—and the miraculous chain of events that led to his survival. He shares how a routine physical, world-class medical care, and the unwavering love of family carried him through a health crisis he never saw coming. With honesty, grace, and humor, Harwood explores the dizzying unpredictability of life, the emotional toll of confronting mortality, and the profound resilience that can emerge in the face of it. Audiences will walk away with a renewed sense of gratitude, a fresh perspective on the miracle of modern medicine, and a reminder of the power of connection</li><li><strong>Journalism and the Threat to Democracy</strong></li><li>The pressures facing American journalism and democracy today are closely connected. Economic shifts and cultural divides have fractured the public’s trust in long-standing institutions, including the media, and eroded a shared sense of facts. As recent elections and national events have shown, disagreement over basic information continues to shape public debate in profound ways. This creates a difficult landscape for journalism, as it balances the need for clear, accurate reporting with the realities of a diverse and often skeptical audience. With decades of experience in print, broadcast, and presidential debates, John Harwood offers a thoughtful, insider’s view of how journalism can adapt and stay resilient in service of a healthy democracy.</li><li><strong>An Insightful, Humorous and Skilled Moderator and Emcee</strong></li><li>One of the most instantly recognizable faces and voices in journalism today, John Harwood is the ideal moderator, panelist and emcee for events focused on national politics, elections and the economy. His 30-plus years covering the most important national news stories of the day for CNN, CNBC and other prestigious news outlets—moderating presidential debates and interviewing sitting presidents and other leaders—were the ideal preparation, and he brings clarity, nonpartisan objectivity and thought-provoking insight to every event. </li></ul>