Astead Herndon
New York Times Politics Reporter & Podcast Host
Astead Herndon
New York Times Politics Reporter & Podcast Host
Biography
Astead W. Herndon is a national politics reporter for the New York Times and a political analyst for CNN. He reports and hosts "The Run Up," a political podcast from The New York Times that debuted ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
Previously, Herndon was an integral part of the Times political coverage in the 2018 midterm elections and the 2020 presidential elections. In 2020, Herndon was named to the Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 media list. His reporting -- on white grievance and former President Donald Trump -- was included among the New York Times package that was a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes. Last year, "The Run Up" was named "One of the best podcasts of 2022" by The Economist.
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Speech Topics
Decision 2024: Analyzing the Impact of the Election on America's Future
Our upcoming national election will be a pivotal moment in American history, and its ramifications will shape our political landscape for years to come. In this talk, Astead Herndon New York Times Politics Reporter and Podcast Host, dives into the electoral landscape and takes you beyond the horse race to explore how we came to this unprecedented moment in American politics. The choices we make today will shape our future. Astead will keep you informed by unpacking the outcomes and the impact on America’s future.