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Conversation with Political Analyst and Author, Bob Beckel

November 30, 2015 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Foundation Hall Manzulli Board Room

Wagner Alum Bob Beckel is the author of a new memoir, “I Should Be Dead: My Life Surviving Politics, TV, and Addiction.” Bob Beckel’s visit will be a unique opportunity to hear from a Wagner alumnus who has been directly involved in some of the most momentous political and foreign policy affairs of the past half century and exchange views with him on current events. Following the program, Beckel will be signing copies of his book.

Beckel’s political career began while he was still a student at Wagner College, when he worked for Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign. After graduation, he served in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer from 1971 to 1972 and taught politics at George Washington University. In 1977, Beckel joined the U.S. State Department as the youngest deputy assistant secretary of state in the Carter Administration, helping shepherd the Panama Canal Treaty to ratification. Carter then named him as a special congressional liaison working on the SALT II treaty and Mideast affairs. Beckel was campaign manager for Walter Mondale’s 1984 presidential campaign. He became known for coining the campaign slogan, “Where’s the beef?” Beckel went on to be an analyst on the Fox News Channel, where he co-hosted the program, “The Five.” He is now a CNN pundit and columnist for USA Today.

Details

Date:
November 30, 2015
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Foundation Hall
Phone:
Front Desk: (718) 420-4536

Organizer

Carey Institute