Bill Adair

Bill Adair

Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Creator of Pulitzer Prize-Winning PolitiFact; Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism & Public Policy at Duke University

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Bill Adair Biography

As a reporter at the Tampa Bay Times, Bill Adair covered everything from small-town crime to big-time politics. He was a metro reporter who wrote about natural disasters, a business reporter who covered the airlines, and a data journalist who explored the patterns of race and wealth. As the newspaper’s Washington bureau chief, he took readers behind the scenes to watch a White House advance team, to see the backroom deals of a congressional chairman, and to watch lawyers prepare for the Supreme Court. He interviewed a president, countless senators, and once got to chat with Bono.

In 2007, he launched PolitiFact, a fact-checking site with a Truth-O-Meter that rates politicians’ factual claims. The site spawned a dozen state sites that rated the claims of governors and other state officials. It also inspired fact-checkers around the world to start their own sites. He then co-founded the International Fact-Checking Network.

Adair came to Duke University in 2013 as the Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy. He teaches journalism in the Sanford School of Public Policy and directs the Duke Reporters’ Lab, where students and professionals conduct research about fact-checking and the future of journalism.

His awards include the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting (with the PolitiFact staff), the Manship Prize for New Media in Democratic Discourse and the Everett Dirksen Award for Distinguished Coverage of Congress.

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Bill Adair Videos

Live with PolitiFact's Bill Adair
The Open Mind: A Post-Factual Democracy? - Bill Adair
Old media ideas in a new media age: Bill Adair at TEDxPoynterInstitute

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Bill Adair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Social Media, Journalist, Professors, Author and News & Media.

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Bill Adair generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Bill Adair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Social Media and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Adair for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bill Adair generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Bai, Alex Kantrowitz and Matt Britton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Adair for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 15/12/2025.

Bill Adair Videos

Live with PolitiFact's Bill Adair
The Open Mind: A Post-Factual Democracy? - Bill Adair
Old media ideas in a new media age: Bill Adair at TEDxPoynterInstitute
  • How do I book Bill Adair to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Bill Adair, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Adair, 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 Bill Adair speak about?

    Bill Adair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Social Media, Journalist, Professors, Author and News & Media.
  • Where does Bill Adair travel from?

    Bill Adair generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bill Adair?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bill Adair 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 Bill Adair 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 Bill Adair 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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