Bio
An astute political analyst with world-class wit and acumen, Richard Wolffe dissects today's political headlines, world affairs, and his unparalleled insight into the historic presidency of Barack Obama. From what's happening in Washington and on Wall Street to what's going on in Westminster and the West Bank, Richard Wolffe has covered it all. The former senior White House correspondent and diplomatic reporter for Newsweek,and business reporter for the Financial Times, Wolffe lends his thoughtful analysis to the political, economic and social headlines of our times including a look at Congress and the Obama Administration.
With brilliant insight, and a great sense of humor, Wolffe cuts to the core of domestic and international politics and gives the historical perspectives and political psychology behind today's news. The best-selling author of Renegade: The Making of a President, Wolffe spent almost two years traveling with the Obama campaign, an unmatched experience that lends itself to a powerful analysis of the news generated by the 44th president of the United States. Wolffe is uniquely positioned to interpret President Obama's character and politic style: he interviewed candidate Obama more than a dozen times for his book, obtained the first print interview with the new president in the Oval Office, and has even played basketball with him several times. In his most recent book, REVIVAL: The Struggle for Survival Inside the White House, Wolffe paints a portrait of the White House at work under exceptional strain across a sweeping set of challenges.