Speaking & Appearances

Keynote addresses, panel discussions, and conversations on journalism, presidential history, media, and democracy

Recent Events (2024-2025)

October 23, 2025

A Conversation with Dana Bash

Harvard Institute of Politics

Discussion with CNN anchor and chief political correspondent Dana Bash on political journalism and covering the 2024 election.

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October 2, 2025

A Conversation with Jon Favreau

Harvard Institute of Politics

Discussion with former Obama speechwriter and Pod Save America host Jon Favreau.

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August 18, 2025

Past Informs Present: How to Harness History

The Chautauqua Institution

Conversation with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on presidential leadership and historical perspective.

April 3, 2025

2025 Goldsmith Awards: A Conversation with Anderson Cooper

Harvard Institute of Politics

Conversation with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper at the 2025 Goldsmith Awards ceremony.

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December 4, 2024

Democracy 2024: The Election and the Media

Harvard Institute of Politics

Analysis of media coverage and impact on the 2024 presidential election.

November 21, 2024

Presidential Elections and the Challenge of Democracy

Howard and Virginia Bennett Forum on the Presidency, Kansas City, MO

Examining the intersection of presidential campaigns and democratic processes.

November 14, 2024

A Conversation with Katie Couric

Harvard Institute of Politics

Discussion with journalist Katie Couric on media, journalism, and career leadership.

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November 10, 2024

Our Information Emergency: Truth and Trust in a Polarized Age

University of Rhode Island Amanpour Lecture

Annual lecture examining challenges to truth and trust in contemporary media.

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July 22, 2024

Policy Issues Driving the 2024 Presidential Election

Seminars at Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, CO

Analysis of key policy debates shaping the 2024 campaign.

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March 21, 2024

Objective Journalism in America: A Conversation with Marty Baron

Harvard Institute of Politics

Discussion with former Washington Post executive editor on journalism standards.

January 21, 2024

The Challenge of Communicating in a Changing Digital World

HOW Institute for Society
December 11, 2023

Looking Ahead: New Sources of Energy to Transform Journalism

Science Journalism in the Digital Age Convention, Berlin

Panel moderator with Jennifer Preston and Jonathan Heawood.

November 2, 2023

Democracy's Immune System

Obama Foundation Democracy Summit (presented by MacArthur Foundation)

Panel discussion on the critical role of local news in democratic health.

August 17, 2022

The Decay of Media & The Rise of Performance in Politics

The Chautauqua Institution

Conversation with Jonah Goldberg on the evolution of political media.

Shorenstein Center Unlocked Podcast

Shorenstein Center Unlocked Podcast

Ongoing Series

As Director of the Shorenstein Center, Nancy hosts conversations with experts to explain how government and policy actually work. Recent episodes include discussions on the National Guard, the FCC, vaccine approval processes, immigration enforcement, climate data, and federal debt.

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