Ayesha Rascoe
Keynote Speaker: Host of NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday" and "Up First"
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Ayesha Rascoe Biography
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of "Weekend Edition Sunday" and the weekend host of Up First podcast. In these roles, she interviews newsmakers, entertainers, and politicians, bringing her signature wit and sharp perspective to the stories shaping the national conversation.
Beyond the airwaves, Rascoe is the editor of "HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience," a collection of essays highlighting the profound impact of historically Black institutions. She is a proud alumna of Howard University.
Rascoe joined NPR in 2018 and quickly became a mainstay of the network’s programming. Before stepping into her role as host, she served as a White House Correspondent, covering three presidential administrations. She earned a reputation for her incisive questioning in the briefing room and reported from major international events, including the 2019 Hanoi Summit with Kim Jong Un and President Obama’s final NATO summit in Warsaw. During this time, she was also a regular fixture on the NPR Politics Podcast. Her versatile career includes guest-hosting It’s Been a Minute and appearing as a frequent contributor to Pop Culture Happy Hour.
Rascoe began her career at Reuters, where she spent a decade rising from news assistant to White House Correspondent. As an energy reporter, she covered era-defining stories such as the 2010 BP oil spill and the U.S. response to the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Whether diving into complex legal cases or the latest in pop culture, Rascoe remains one of the most distinct voices in modern journalism.
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Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, News & Media, Political, Host & Emcee, Government and Professors.
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Ayesha Rascoe 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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Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, News & Media and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ayesha Rascoe for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ayesha Rascoe 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 Nia-Malika Henderson, Donna Brazile and Asma Khalid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ayesha Rascoe for an upcoming event.
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HBCU Made-The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Diversity in Higher Education
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Ayesha Rascoe was a joy to work with. She was especially gracious with our university students.
The Pennsylvania State University on behalf of its Schreyer Honors College - Jan 22 2026 -
Ayesha was fantastic. She related to our group of higher ed advancement professionals and was inspiring. She was well prepared, it felt like her presentation was created just for our group.
Council for Advancement and Support of Education - Aug 10 2024
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How do I book Ayesha Rascoe to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ayesha Rascoe 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 Ayesha Rascoe, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ayesha Rascoe or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ayesha Rascoe for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ayesha Rascoe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ayesha Rascoe are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ayesha Rascoe, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ayesha Rascoe speak about?
Ayesha Rascoe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, News & Media, Political, Host & Emcee, Government and Professors. -
Where does Ayesha Rascoe travel from?
Ayesha Rascoe 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 Ayesha Rascoe?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ayesha Rascoe 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ayesha Rascoe 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 Ayesha Rascoe 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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