Chris Whipple
Keynote Speaker: Emmy & Peabody Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Political Analyst & NYT Bestselling Author Known for "Uncharted," "The Gatekeepers" & "The Spymasters"
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Chris Whipple Biography
Chris Whipple is an author, documentary filmmaker, political analyst, and speaker. He’s been called “an indispensable observer of American power.” His latest book, "Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History," published in 2025, was an instant, top-ten New York Times bestseller. Whipple’s other books include the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, "The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency," "The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future," and "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White House."
Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times, calls him “a premier journalist and historian of the White House as well as the intelligence community.” A former producer for CBS News' "60 Minutes," Whipple is also an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker. He has written for The New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Politico, and the Daily Beast, and has spoken at Harvard’s Kennedy School and Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. He appears frequently on MSNBC, CNN, and NPR.
Whipple graduated from Deerfield Academy and received a BA in history with honors from Yale. He lives in Clinton, Connecticut, with his wife, Cary.
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Chris Whipple Speaking Topics
Chris Whipple spills the behind-closed-doors secrets of the wildest campaign in history, based on his current, top-ten New York Times bestselling book, "Uncharted." Drawing on his unique access to the inner circles of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, he reveals the stories behind every headline-making twist and turn of the political story of the century. He also offers insights into where we go from here, drawing on his unique knowledge of Trump’s White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Whipple leads a bipartisan master class with two former White House chiefs of staff—one from each side of the aisle. Past participants have included Andrew Card (George W. Bush) and Jack Watson (Jimmy Carter); Joshua Bolten (George W. Bush), and Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty (Bill Clinton); Denis McDonough (Barack Obama) and Ken Duberstein (Ronald Reagan). These riveting and inspiring conversations can be tailored to events of the day for a corporate audience: e.g. What’s really behind Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy? Will he obey the courts when push comes to shove? These unique conversations cut through our current divisiveness and show that bipartisanship and civility are not dead.
Can the wisdom of White House chiefs of staff be applied to the corporate world? The answer is an emphatic yes, as shown by the success of these chiefs at the highest levels of business. In these revealing conversations, Whipple and White House chiefs share secrets of leadership and management. From Leon Panetta (Bill Clinton) to James A. Baker III (Ronald Reagan) to Andrew Card (George W. Bush) to Jack Watson (Jimmy Carter) to Erskine Bowles (Bill Clinton), to Jeff Zients (Joe Biden), these chiefs share tips that have helped them prosper in both government and business. These fascinating sessions are enhanced by video clips from Whipple’s documentary film, "The Presidents’ Gatekeepers."
Only thirteen men and one woman are alive today who have led the world’s most powerful intelligence agency, the CIA. Whipple knows them all. Drawing from his critically-acclaimed book, "The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future," and his Showtime documentary on the subject, the author and filmmaker reveals the secrets of the men and women who are charged with preventing another 9/11 or lethal global pandemic. Why is it so difficult for CIA directors to tell presidents what they don’t want to hear? Whipple can offer this as a solo presentation---or as a conversation with former CIA directors such as Leon Panetta, David Petraeus, John Brennan, George Tenet, and Bill Burns.
Chris Whipple Videos
Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History
The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House
The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency
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How much does it cost to book Chris Whipple for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Chris Whipple speak about?
Chris Whipple is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Television & Film, Political and History.
Who is the agent for Chris Whipple?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Whipple 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 Chris Whipple for your next private or corporate function.
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Chris Whipple is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Author and Non-Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Whipple for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chris Whipple can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christopher F. Rufo, Bob Woodward and Ken Burns. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Whipple for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Chris Whipple Speaking Topics
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Uncharted: The Inside Story of the 2024 Presidential Campaign
Chris Whipple spills the behind-closed-doors secrets of the wildest campaign in history, based on his current, top-ten New York Times bestselling book, "Uncharted." Drawing on his unique access to the inner circles of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, he reveals the stories behind every headline-making twist and turn of the political story of the century. He also offers insights into where we go from here, drawing on his unique knowledge of Trump’s White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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The White House Chiefs of Staff: A Bipartisan Master Class
Whipple leads a bipartisan master class with two former White House chiefs of staff—one from each side of the aisle. Past participants have included Andrew Card (George W. Bush) and Jack Watson (Jimmy Carter); Joshua Bolten (George W. Bush), and Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty (Bill Clinton); Denis McDonough (Barack Obama) and Ken Duberstein (Ronald Reagan). These riveting and inspiring conversations can be tailored to events of the day for a corporate audience: e.g. What’s really behind Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy? Will he obey the courts when push comes to shove? These unique conversations cut through our current divisiveness and show that bipartisanship and civility are not dead.
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From The Oval Office to the Corner Office: Lessons from the White House Chiefs of Staff
Can the wisdom of White House chiefs of staff be applied to the corporate world? The answer is an emphatic yes, as shown by the success of these chiefs at the highest levels of business. In these revealing conversations, Whipple and White House chiefs share secrets of leadership and management. From Leon Panetta (Bill Clinton) to James A. Baker III (Ronald Reagan) to Andrew Card (George W. Bush) to Jack Watson (Jimmy Carter) to Erskine Bowles (Bill Clinton), to Jeff Zients (Joe Biden), these chiefs share tips that have helped them prosper in both government and business. These fascinating sessions are enhanced by video clips from Whipple’s documentary film, "The Presidents’ Gatekeepers."
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The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History & the Future
Only thirteen men and one woman are alive today who have led the world’s most powerful intelligence agency, the CIA. Whipple knows them all. Drawing from his critically-acclaimed book, "The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future," and his Showtime documentary on the subject, the author and filmmaker reveals the secrets of the men and women who are charged with preventing another 9/11 or lethal global pandemic. Why is it so difficult for CIA directors to tell presidents what they don’t want to hear? Whipple can offer this as a solo presentation---or as a conversation with former CIA directors such as Leon Panetta, David Petraeus, John Brennan, George Tenet, and Bill Burns.
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Chris Whipple Videos
BOOKS
Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History
The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House
The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency
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How do I book Chris Whipple to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Whipple 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 Chris Whipple, 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 Chris Whipple or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Chris Whipple for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Chris Whipple, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Whipple are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Whipple, 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 Chris Whipple speak about?
Chris Whipple is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Television & Film, Political and History. -
Who is the agent for Chris Whipple?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Whipple 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 Chris Whipple 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 Chris Whipple 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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