Thomas Frank
Keynote Speaker: Political Analyst, Historian & Author; Founder of The Baffler; Author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?"
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Thomas Frank Biography
Thomas Frank is an American political analyst, historian, and author whose work explores the intersection of economics, culture, and electoral politics in the United States. Frank earned his master's and doctorate at the University of Chicago, specializing in 20th-century American cultural and intellectual history. His doctoral thesis on advertising in the 1960s was published as "The Conquest of Cool: Business Culture, Counterculture, and the Rise of Hip Consumerism." He also founded The Baffler, a leftist journal, while in college.
Frank gained national attention with the book "What's the Matter with Kansas?", which examines why many Americans vote against their economic and social interests by focusing on Kansas, a state once known for its radicalism that later became a participant in the culture wars. The book became a New York Times bestseller, won the Eugene V. Debs Award, and was named Best Political Book of the Year by The New York Times. Frank's central argument—that working-class voters have been persuaded to support policies contrary to their economic interests—sparked a national conversation about American politics.
As a historian of culture and ideas, Frank analyzes trends in American electoral politics, propaganda, advertising, popular culture, journalism, and economics. His work addresses topics such as the rhetoric and impact of culture wars and the relationship between politics, economics, and culture in the United States. Frank's subsequent books include "Listen, Liberal: Whatever Happened to the Party of the People," "The People, No!: A Brief History of Anti-Populism," "The Wrecking Crew," "Pity the Billionaire," and "One Market Under God," each examining different aspects of American political and economic life.
Frank has served as a columnist for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, is a founding editor of The Baffler, and writes regularly for Harper's and The Guardian. His book "The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America's Biggest Racket" critiques the nation's focus on creativity and innovation, arguing that these concepts have shaped political and economic discourse while masking inequality and protecting elite interests. Frank has discussed these themes in interviews with Bloomberg and at venues including Harvard Book Store, City Lights in San Francisco, and Town Hall Seattle.
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The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America's Biggest Racket
What's the Matter With Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
The Conquest of Cool: Business Culture, Counterculture, and the Rise of Hip Consumerism
Listen, Liberal, or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?
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Thomas Frank is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Bestselling Authors and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas Frank for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Thomas Frank 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 Katie Pavlich, Byron York and Daniel Pipes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas Frank for an upcoming event.
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The Creativity Con: How Innovation Became America's Biggest Racket
What's the Matter With Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
The Conquest of Cool: Business Culture, Counterculture, and the Rise of Hip Consumerism
Listen, Liberal, or, What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?
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How do I book Thomas Frank to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Thomas Frank for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Thomas Frank, 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 Thomas Frank, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Thomas Frank speak about?
Thomas Frank is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Bestselling Authors, Author, Democrat, Political, Innovation, Economy, Creativity, Democracy, Non-Fiction Authors, Conservative, Liberal, Government and Political Science. -
Where does Thomas Frank travel from?
Thomas Frank 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 Thomas Frank?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas Frank 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas Frank 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 Thomas Frank 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?
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