Todd Purdum
Keynote Speaker: National Editor & Political Correspondent for Vanity Fair; Author of "A Time of Our Choosing," "An Idea Whose Time Has Come" & "Desi Arnaz"
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Todd Purdum Biography
Todd S. Purdum, a seasoned journalist with an extensive background in both print and digital media, currently serves as a national editor and political correspondent for Vanity Fair. His career began at The New York Times, where he held various roles, including reporter and Los Angeles bureau chief. Additionally, from 1994 to 1997, Purdum was a White House correspondent, an experience that undoubtedly provided him with profound insights into American politics and governance.
Over the years, Purdum has demonstrated an ability to delve into complex issues and provide thorough analyses. One notable example of this is his article "The Comeback Id" in the July 2008 issue of Vanity Fair, a critical examination of Bill Clinton's post-presidency activities. Furthermore, Purdum has used his expertise to author several books, tackling topics ranging from the Iraq war in "A Time Of Our Choosing: America's War In Iraq" to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in "An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties, and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964."
Adding to his already broad portfolio, Purdum delved into the world of Broadway with his 2018 book, "Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution," and he published a book about Desi Arnaz titled "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television," which was released in 2025.
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Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Journalist, Political, History and Modern Media.
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Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Journalist and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Todd Purdum for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David French, William Howell and Daniel Pipes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Todd Purdum for an upcoming event.
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Todd was a huge hit within our firm. I have already recommended him to other firms as a potential speaker.
Holland & Knight LLP - Oct 21 2025 -
Thank you first off to you and Debbie for being so organized and making sure that Todd’s trip was a success. He was a wonderful speaker and the audience really enjoyed his talk. Overall a great experience, and we really enjoyed working with Todd and All American!
Oregon Historical Society - Mar 10 2015
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Journalist Todd S. Purdum hails the hidden heroes behind the Civil ...
... American history, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Ultimately, author Todd S. Purdum shows how "politics," all too often a dirty word, can at its best be a noble calling.
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The Republican Who Saved Civil Rights - Todd S. Purdum ...
The Republican Who Saved Civil Rights. How a little-known conservative Ohio congressman changed American history. By TODD S. PURDUM. March 31, 2014 .
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The State of the Union: Make it stop - Todd S. Purdum - POLITICO.com
By TODD S. PURDUM | 1/29/14 1:30 AM EST Updated: 1/29/14 1:24 PM EST. Blame Woodrow Wilson, who broke a century-old presidential tradition of ...
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An Idea Whose Time Has Come | Todd S. Purdum | Macmillan
In a powerful narrative layered with revealing detail, Todd S. Purdum tells the story of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, recreating the legislative maneuvering and the ...
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The Politics Of Passing 1964's Civil Rights Act : NPR
Our guest, Todd Purdum, is the author of the new book "An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties And The Battle For The Civil Rights Act Of ...
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How do I book Todd Purdum to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Todd Purdum 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 Todd Purdum, 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 Todd Purdum or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Todd Purdum for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Todd Purdum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Todd Purdum are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Todd Purdum, 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 Todd Purdum speak about?
Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Journalist, Political, History and Modern Media. -
Where does Todd Purdum travel from?
Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Todd Purdum?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Todd Purdum 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 Todd Purdum 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 Todd Purdum 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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