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Jim Lehrer

Anchor and Executive Editor, PBS NewsHour
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Fee Code: 6
Travels from: Washington, D.C.


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A respected journalist renowned for his objectivity, Jim Lehrer brings his trusted perspectives in addressing any of the following topics:

Coarsening of Public Discourse


State of American Journalism


The NewsHour


National Service


It's Never About The Moderator



About Jim Lehrer

» Meet Jim Lehrer

A trusted voice in broadcast journalism, Jim Lehrer commands the respect and admiration of both our government leaders and the public for his fair and thorough reporting.

As the anchor and executive editor of the PBS NewsHour, Jim Lehrer is one of the most trusted voices in broadcast journalism. With a journalism career that spans nearly five decades, Lehrer commands the attention and respect of an entire industry, its viewing public and the nation’s political process. He has served as a moderator—in formats including podium, round-table and town hall—for 10 nationally televised presidential debates. The winner of the National Humanities Medal, two Emmys and a Peabody Award, Lehrer is also the author of 20 novels, two memoirs and three plays. His most recent book is Super (2010).



PBS NewsHour


Jim Lehrer, Washington Speakers Bureau
Jim Lehrer, Washington Speakers Bureau
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