Cal Thomas TOPICS: Government / Politics Conservative Politics Media/ Broadcast/ Print Social Issues FEE CATEGORY:* 15.0k to 20.0k TRAVELS FROM: District of Columbia Profile Program Outlines Testimonials/Client List Request This Speaker

Cal Thomas: Profile

Author and Syndicated Political Columnist

With a twice-weekly column appearing in over 600 newspapers nationwide, Cal Thomas is the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene. He is a panelist on the popular "Fox News Watch" show, which airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET. His new USA TODAY feature, “Common Ground”, provides insightful discussion of contentious social issues with his friend and political counterpart, Bob Beckel.

A graduate of American University, Thomas is a 36-year veteran of broadcast and print journalism. He has worked for NBC, CNBC, PBS television, and the Fox News Network, where he currently provides frequent political commentary. He has appeared on NBC Nightly News, Nightline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN’s Crossfire, Larry King Live, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

In 1995, Thomas was honored with a Cable Ace Award nomination for Best Interview Program. Other awards include a George Foster Peabody team reporting award, and awards from both the Associated Press and United Press International.

A writer of force and clarity, Thomas has authored ten books, including the latest release, The Wit and Wisdom of Cal Thomas. He has also penned Blinded by Might: Can the Religious Right Save America? He has also penned A Freedom Dream, Public Persons and Private Lives, Book Burning, Liberals for Lunch, Occupied Territory, The Death of Ethics in America, Uncommon Sense and Things That Matter Most.

In addition to his journalistic and literary achievements, Thomas lectures frequently on college campuses and is in great demand as a speaker for private, public and corporate audiences worldwide.

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