Bernard Goldberg Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Bernard Goldberg is an American journalist, author, and media critic with a career spanning over five decades. Born in New York City on May 31, 1945, he began his journalism journey in the early 1970s. Goldberg spent nearly 30 years at CBS News, where he earned six Emmy Awards for his reporting. In 1999, he joined HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, contributing to the program for over two decades and winning eight additional Emmy Awards. His investigative work covered a wide range of topics, from the illegal use of young boys as camel jockeys in the United Arab Emirates to the effects of concussions on NFL players. Goldberg's 2001 book, Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News, became a New York Times bestseller and marked a turning point in his career. The book critiqued the liberal bias he perceived in mainstream media, particularly at CBS News. His op-ed in the Wall Street Journal in 1996, highlighting this bias, was a catalyst for his departure from CBS. Following this, Goldberg authored several other bestsellers, including Arrogance, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America, Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right, and A Slobbering Love Affair, which further explored themes of media bias and American culture. In addition to his writing, Goldberg has been a commentator for Fox News and has contributed to various publications. He has also been a sought-after speaker, discussing topics related to media, politics, and American society. His work continues to influence discussions on journalism ethics and the role of media in shaping public perception.