Barton Gellman

Barton Gellman

Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Best-Selling Author

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Barton Gellman Biography

Barton Gellman is a critically honored journalist and author. His professional distinctions include two Pulitzer Prizes (individual and team), the George Polk Award, Harvard's Goldsmith Prize for investigative reporting and two Emmy awards for a PBS Frontline documentary.

His books include the best-selling Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency, a New York Times Best Book of 2008 and winner of The Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Contending with Kennan: Toward a Philosophy of American Power and Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State.

The dilemmas of secrecy, security, privacy, and surveillance have absorbed Gellman through much of his career. He was one of three journalists who interviewed and received documents from Edward Snowden in the late spring of 2013. Since then he has written stories revealing the NSA’s PRISM program, a secret history of warrantless eavesdropping, the “black” intelligence budget, and other previously unknown features of post-9/11 surveillance. He has also said he holds back some of what he learns.

Gellman has given public lectures and taught a Princeton undergraduate seminar on national security secrecy, and his speaking schedule has brought him to Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Duke, and the Naval Academy. He has appeared on Face the Nation and Meet the Press, and is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.

Gellman is a senior fellow at the Century Foundation, a staff writer for The Atlantic and a visiting lecturer at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. He has also served as contributing editor-at-large of Time magazine and spent 21 years at The Washington Post as a legal, military, diplomatic, foreign, and special projects correspondent.

Gellman graduated summa cum laude from Princeton and earned a masters degree in politics at University College, Oxford, as a Rhodes Scholar.

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Barton Gellman Speaking Topics

Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency

Barton Gellman Videos

Barton Gellman, “Democracy in Crisis”
“Trump's Next Coup Has Already Begun,” Reports Barton Gellman
Barton Gellman: Edward Snowden And The American Surveillance

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How much does it cost to book Barton Gellman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Barton Gellman, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barton Gellman, 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 Barton Gellman speak about?

Barton Gellman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Political, College, Inspirational and Cybersecurity.

Where does Barton Gellman travel from?

Barton Gellman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Barton Gellman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barton Gellman 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 Barton Gellman 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 Barton Gellman 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.


Barton Gellman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barton Gellman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Barton Gellman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are William H. McRaven, Rye Barcott and Juan Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barton Gellman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Barton Gellman Speaking Topics

  • Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency

Barton Gellman Videos

Barton Gellman, “Democracy in Crisis”
“Trump's Next Coup Has Already Begun,” Reports Barton Gellman
Barton Gellman: Edward Snowden And The American Surveillance
  • How do I book Barton Gellman to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Barton Gellman, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barton Gellman, 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 Barton Gellman speak about?

    Barton Gellman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Political, College, Inspirational and Cybersecurity.
  • Where does Barton Gellman travel from?

    Barton Gellman generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Barton Gellman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barton Gellman 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 Barton Gellman 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 Barton Gellman 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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