Jennifer Palmieri & Margaret Hoover
Political insiders and leading voices in American public life Jennifer Palmieri and Margaret Hoover bring experience from different sides of the political spectrum to a smart, substantive conversation about politics, media, and the forces shaping the country. Palmieri, former White House Communications Director for President Obama and communications director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, offers a strategist’s perspective on how leaders communicate, navigate crises, and understand voters. Hoover, who served in the George W. Bush White House and now hosts PBS’ Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, has built her career around rigorous debate and the belief that civil discourse is a civic responsibility.
Together, Palmieri and Hoover move beyond partisan talking points to examine how political decisions are made, how messages break through, and how Americans can engage seriously across differences. Drawing on firsthand experience in presidential administrations, campaigns, and national media, they offer audiences an engaging point-counterpoint on the political and media landscape, leadership, and the issues driving the national conversation.
Jennifer Palmieri
EXCLUSIVE
- Former White House Communications Director and Strategist
- New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, 'Dear Madam President'
- Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
- Political Commentator and Former Co-Host, Showtime's ' The Circus'
Renowned communications expert, political strategist, and writer Jennifer Palmieri has been on the frontlines of national politics for more than two decades. Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Madam President, Palmieri served as White House Communications Director for President Obama and head of Communications for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. With her unparalleled level of knowledge and experience in the West Wing, she is sought-after for her shrewd insights about crisis management, voter mindset, and the media environment impacting current events.
One of the most accomplished communications advisors in politics today, Palmieri was the co-host of Showtime’s Emmy-nominated political docu-series The Circus, pulling back the curtain with insightful analysis and a unique perspective on the role gender plays in electoral politics and the media. She is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and hosted the podcast Just Something About Her. After losing her sister to early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2017, she has written and spoken about her family’s experience in an effort to aid other families facing the same disease. In moderated conversations and engaging point-counterpoint debates, Palmieri has been in demand for events with groups like Starbucks, Google Zeitgeist in London, the Center for American Progress, the Bloomberg MAKERS Women’s History Month event, and more.
Margaret Hoover
EXCLUSIVE
- Host of PBS' 'Firing Line with Margaret Hoover'
- Political Analyst
- Bestselling Author of 'American Individualism'
- President of American Unity Fund – a political organization focused on achieving full freedom and equality for LGBT Americans
Political commentator, bestselling author, and gay rights activist Margaret Hoover is the host of PBS’ Firing Line with Margaret Hoover – a smart, civil, and engaging contest of ideas. Firing Line is a public affairs, multi-platform program that engages in long-form interviews and a rigorous exchange of ideas with the guiding principle that civil discourse is a civic responsibility. Ms. Hoover has served in The White House under President George W. Bush, in the Department of Homeland Security, on Capitol Hill and on two presidential campaigns. A gifted analyst and moderator, Ms. Hoover connects with a broad audience to amplify bipartisan solutions to the pressing challenges facing American businesses and individuals.
Ms. Hoover is the bestselling author of American Individualism: How a New Generation of Conservatives Can Save the Republican Party, and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Daily News, The Daily Beast, and FoxNews.com. She is the President of American Unity Fund – a political organization focused on achieving full freedom and equality for LGBT Americans. Ms. Hoover serves on the boards of Stanford University's Hoover Institution, the Hoover Presidential Foundation, the Belgian American Educational Foundation, The Markle Foundation, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. A persuasive and impassioned speaker, Ms. Hoover brings a unique perspective to topics including individualism, the future of politics, and more.
