Charles Sykes

Charles Sykes

Keynote Speaker: Author & Political Commentator; Contributor for MSNBC and The Atlantic

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Charles Sykes Biography

Charlie Sykes is the author of the Substack newsletter, “To the Contrary,” and contributes to

The Atlantic

and MSNBC.

Sykes is also author of nine books, including "A Nation of Victims," "Dumbing Down Our Kids," "Profscam," "The Hollow Men," "The End of Privacy," "50 Rules Kids Won’t Learn in School," "A Nation of Moochers," and "Fail U. The False Promise of Higher Education." He was co-editor of the National Review College Guide.

His most recent book, "How the Right Lost Its Mind," published by St. Martin’s Press, was released in October 2017. An updated paperback edition was released in October, 2018.

Sykes has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Weekly Standard, The Washington Post, Commentary, The Wall Street Journal, Politico, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Time.com, USA Today, National Review, The New York Review of Books, the New York Daily News, and other national publications.

He lives in Mequon, Wisconsin with his wife and two dogs. He has three children, and five grandchildren.

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Charles Sykes Videos

Navigating a Post-Truth World | Charles Sykes | TEDxOshkosh ...
CHARLES SYKES: HOW THE RIGHT LOST ITS MIND

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Charles Sykes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Broadcasting, Authors, College, News & Media and Political.

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Charles Sykes generally travels from Mequon, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Charles Sykes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Broadcasting, Authors and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Charles Sykes for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Charles Sykes generally travels from Mequon, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Goodman, Michelle Miller and Catherine Crier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charles Sykes for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2025.

Charles Sykes Videos

Navigating a Post-Truth World | Charles Sykes | TEDxOshkosh ...
CHARLES SYKES: HOW THE RIGHT LOST ITS MIND

Charles Sykes Reviews

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  • How do I book Charles Sykes to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Charles Sykes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Charles Sykes are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charles Sykes, 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 Charles Sykes speak about?

    Charles Sykes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Broadcasting, Authors, College, News & Media and Political.
  • Where does Charles Sykes travel from?

    Charles Sykes generally travels from Mequon, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Charles Sykes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charles Sykes 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 Charles Sykes 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 Charles Sykes 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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