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David Shipler

David Shipler

Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Former Foreign Correspondent of The New York Times, Online Writer for The Shipler Report

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David Shipler Biography

David K. Shipler, an American author and journalist, has a long and distinguished career that has been marked by significant milestones. His book "Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land" won him the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction in 1987. He has served as a foreign correspondent and bureau chief for The New York Times, one of the most respected newspapers in the world. In addition, he has been a professor at the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Shipler's expertise doesn't stop at journalism and academia. He has also ventured into the digital realm with "The Shipler Report," an electronic journal he has published since 2010. His work also extends to television, with appearances on C-SPAN and a documentary film titled Arab and Jew: Return to the Promised Land aired on PBS.

Shipler's work has often centered around civil liberties and social issues. This is evident in his book "The Working Poor: Invisible in America," as well as his writings on the Middle East and Biden's housing plan. His dedication to these topics has earned him several honorary degrees and awards, including a Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Award. As a trustee emeritus of Dartmouth College, Shipler continues to contribute to the academic community, further enhancing his credentials.

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David Shipler Speaking Topics

Russia and the New Cold War

Even before its invasion of Ukraine, Russia under Putin was hurtling backwards into an authoritarian system without the relatively free press that emerged under Gorbachev in the late 1980s, and without the space to debate government policy and address social ills. It is return to historical Russian habits of resentments toward plurality, diversity of thought, and Western-style permissiveness. But Russia is not going away. So how should the U.S. and Europe respond going forward? What kind of relationship can we have?

The Working Poor

Millions of Americans who work earn too low a wage to keep them very far above poverty. Their problems come in chain reactions of ills that cannot be effectively addressed one at a time but require holistic solutions. This we saw during the pandemic, when frontline "essential" workers had to expose themselves to Covid to keep making their hourly wages, and suffered disproportional health problems as a result. Child malnutrition--with accompanying damage to brain development--was exacerbated, and family stress has increased. There are solutions if American society is willing. We have the skills, not yet the will.

The Dying Constitution

Conservatives deride liberals for seeing the Constitution as a living document whose basic civil liberties provisions can be adapted to modern society. But those conservatives--most notably on the Supreme Court--are pulling constitutional interpretation backwards into the 1700s, which risks stifling those rights and suffocating the Constitution's soaring principles. The Framers were not so short-sighted; they wrote the text to enshrine rights as transcendent, recognizing that they could not imagine a world centuries hence. In many areas codified by the Bill of Rights, the country is losing the vibrant nature of what is, in fact, a living document--which is the reason that it has lived so long.

Israel and its Dangerous Middle East Neighborhood

Israel has gone through a transformation of its place in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords, negotiated under President Trump, established relations with more Arab countries and downgraded the Palestinian question. Iran's rising threat has propelled some Arab nations to see Israel as more of an ally than an adversary, on the understanding that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. But where does that leave the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Is a two-state solution still possible? Is it fair to accuse Israel of apartheid in its treatment of Palestinians. A look at the clash of two nationalisms and the friction between two historical narratives, worsened buy a relatively recent religious component: extreme Islam vs. extreme Judaism.

The Decline of American Journalism

Gone are the days--almost gone--when you could turn on a broadcast, pick up a newspaper, or go to a website and get all sides of a controversy. The rise of opinionated "reporting" and the dwindling of balanced, fair-minded coverage is destined to damage the democracy, whose citizens rely on information untainted by bias and political distortion. Simultaneously, local news coverage has disappeared in many parts of the country as newspapers have closed, leaving a vacuum into which the most polarizing screeds have flowed. Why has this happened, and what can be done about it?

David Shipler Videos

David K. Shipler | Freedom of Speech: Mightier than the Sword
Pittsburgh Chapter Annual Meeting: David Shipler (Keynote Speaker)
David Shipler, "Rights at Risks: The Limits of Liberty in Modern ...

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How much does it cost to book David Shipler for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for David Shipler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Shipler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Shipler, 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 David Shipler speak about?

David Shipler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Authors, World Affairs, Broadcasting, Social Justice and Social Activism.

Where does David Shipler travel from?

David Shipler 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 David Shipler?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Shipler 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 David Shipler 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 David Shipler 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.


David Shipler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Authors and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Shipler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. David Shipler 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 Laura Ling, Amy Goodman and Jared Cohen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Shipler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/03/2024.

David Shipler Speaking Topics

  • Russia and the New Cold War

    Even before its invasion of Ukraine, Russia under Putin was hurtling backwards into an authoritarian system without the relatively free press that emerged under Gorbachev in the late 1980s, and without the space to debate government policy and address social ills. It is return to historical Russian habits of resentments toward plurality, diversity of thought, and Western-style permissiveness. But Russia is not going away. So how should the U.S. and Europe respond going forward? What kind of relationship can we have?

  • The Working Poor

    Millions of Americans who work earn too low a wage to keep them very far above poverty. Their problems come in chain reactions of ills that cannot be effectively addressed one at a time but require holistic solutions. This we saw during the pandemic, when frontline "essential" workers had to expose themselves to Covid to keep making their hourly wages, and suffered disproportional health problems as a result. Child malnutrition--with accompanying damage to brain development--was exacerbated, and family stress has increased. There are solutions if American society is willing. We have the skills, not yet the will.

  • The Dying Constitution

    Conservatives deride liberals for seeing the Constitution as a living document whose basic civil liberties provisions can be adapted to modern society. But those conservatives--most notably on the Supreme Court--are pulling constitutional interpretation backwards into the 1700s, which risks stifling those rights and suffocating the Constitution's soaring principles. The Framers were not so short-sighted; they wrote the text to enshrine rights as transcendent, recognizing that they could not imagine a world centuries hence. In many areas codified by the Bill of Rights, the country is losing the vibrant nature of what is, in fact, a living document--which is the reason that it has lived so long.

  • Israel and its Dangerous Middle East Neighborhood

    Israel has gone through a transformation of its place in the Middle East. The Abraham Accords, negotiated under President Trump, established relations with more Arab countries and downgraded the Palestinian question. Iran's rising threat has propelled some Arab nations to see Israel as more of an ally than an adversary, on the understanding that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. But where does that leave the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Is a two-state solution still possible? Is it fair to accuse Israel of apartheid in its treatment of Palestinians. A look at the clash of two nationalisms and the friction between two historical narratives, worsened buy a relatively recent religious component: extreme Islam vs. extreme Judaism.

  • The Decline of American Journalism

    Gone are the days--almost gone--when you could turn on a broadcast, pick up a newspaper, or go to a website and get all sides of a controversy. The rise of opinionated "reporting" and the dwindling of balanced, fair-minded coverage is destined to damage the democracy, whose citizens rely on information untainted by bias and political distortion. Simultaneously, local news coverage has disappeared in many parts of the country as newspapers have closed, leaving a vacuum into which the most polarizing screeds have flowed. Why has this happened, and what can be done about it?

David Shipler Videos

David K. Shipler | Freedom of Speech: Mightier than the Sword
Pittsburgh Chapter Annual Meeting: David Shipler (Keynote Speaker)
David Shipler, "Rights at Risks: The Limits of Liberty in Modern ...
Dartmouth - David Shipler '64: "The Working Poor: Invisible in ...
David Shipler Presentation - YouTube

David Shipler Reviews

  • The event with Dave Shipler was fantastic. He did a great job in his keynote presentation and in visiting with students, faculty, and staff throughout the day.
    Texas A&M University Texarkana - Nov 23 2015

  • How do I book David Shipler to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Shipler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Shipler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Shipler, 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 David Shipler speak about?

    David Shipler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Authors, World Affairs, Broadcasting, Social Justice and Social Activism.
  • Where does David Shipler travel from?

    David Shipler 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 David Shipler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Shipler 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 David Shipler 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 David Shipler 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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