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John Dickerson

  • Chief Political Analyst and Senior National Correspondent for CBS
  • Host of CBS Evening News & Primetime with John Dickerson
  • Contributor, Slate and The Atlantic
  • New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Whistlestop' and 'The Hardest Job in the World'

Political analyst, Senior National Correspondent for CBS, and New York Times bestselling author John Dickerson is a veteran journalist and trusted voice to interpret current events. He is the host of CBS Evening News and CBS Primetime with John Dickerson. Previously, Dickerson was a correspondent for 60 Minutes, co-anchored CBS This Morning, anchored Face The Nation, and served as Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News. He is currently the Chief Political Analyst for CBS News, a Senior National Correspondent, and a CBS Sunday Morning contributor. Dickerson started his career at TIME, covering economics, Congress, and the presidency, worked as Slate’s chief political correspondent, and is a contributing writer to The Atlantic. An expert and thoughtful interviewer, he co-hosts Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast and hosts the Whistlestop podcast. Dickerson is the author of On Her Trail, about his mother’s trailblazing work as CBS News’ first female correspondent, as well as the New York Times bestsellers Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History and The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency. Dickerson is an in-demand speaker for his insider insights about politics, the role of journalism in an increasingly partisan culture, and finding meaning through adversity.

Dickerson has moderated presidential debates, covered the last seven presidential campaigns, and delves into the skills needed to be a successful leader. Known for his "Dickersonian" style of asking incisive questions, he is the recipient of the Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency and the David Broder Award for political reporting. Dickerson is highly sought after for keynotes and moderated Q&A sessions, covering a range of topics from Washington’s inner workings to practical takeaways for cultivating the attributes of impactful leadership.

 
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The Hardest Job in the World: What it Takes to Be a Presidential Leader

Based on his latest New York Times bestseller The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency, legendary political analyst JOHN DICKERSON delves into the qualities needed to be a successful president, leaders who embodied those attributes, and offers impactful takeaways for how anyone who seeks to lead can develop the necessary skills and resiliency.

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Washington’s Inner Workings

Political analyst, Senior National Correspondent for CBS, and New York Times bestseller author JOHN DICKERSON is a veteran journalist and trusted voice to interpret current events. Dickerson is an in-demand speaker for his insights about the day-to-day operations in politics, the role of journalism in an increasingly partisan culture, and Washington’s inner workings and what they mean for the U.S. and the world.

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John Dickerson: A Skilled Interviewer and Moderator for Your Next Event

A veteran journalist and Senior National Correspondent for CBS, JOHN DICKERSON has interviewed the U.S. presidents since the 39th, President Jimmy Carter, as well as countless politicians, world leaders, and icons, including: Tim Cook, Glenda Jackson, Isabel Wilkerson, Carlo Rovelli, H.R. McMaster, Dave Matthews, and many others. Dickerson asks powerful questions and skillfully moderates memorable conversations.

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