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Bret Baier, Fox News Chief Political Anchor

Since 1998, Bret Baier has been a Fox news stalwart. In addition to being chief political anchor, he anchors "Special Report with Bret Baier," the top-rated cable news program in its time slot and one of the top five shows in cable news. Baier was the first reporter in Fox News’ Atlanta bureau and went on to become chief White House and then national security correspondent.

As the country grapples with the meaning of presidential leadership in 2017, Baier’s new book covers President Dwight Eisenhower’s leadership in guiding America out of war in Korea, through the apocalyptic threat of nuclear war with Russia, and into one of the greatest economic booms. In his last address to the nation, Eisenhower looked to the future, warning Americans against the dangers of elevating partisanship above national interest, excessive government budgets (particularly deficit spending), the expansion of the military-industrial complex, and the creeping political power of special interests.

Baier will discuss how these words resonate today and the lessons Eisenhower’s leadership impart. He’ll also discuss the current state of media and the new administration.

Notes

This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.

This program is sold out; no tickets will be sold at the door.

Photo by Keller Photography

February 7, 2017

The Commonwealth Club of California
555 Post St.
San Francisco, 94102
United States

Speakers
Bret Baier

Bret Baier

Chief Political Anchor, Fox News; Author, Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final Mission; Twitter: @BretBaier

Kori Schake

In conversation with Kori Schake

Research Fellow, Hoover Institution