Nick Gillespie Speaker Biography
Editor at Large at Reason and Prominent LibertarianÂ
Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason. This is the libertarian magazine of “free minds and free markets.” Additionally, he hosts The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie. As a libertarian keynote speaker, his insights are highly valued. Furthermore, he was a two-time finalist for digital National Magazine Awards. These were for his work on “UPS vs. FEDEX” and Reason Saves Cleveland. Gillespie also co-authored The Declaration of Independents with Matt Welch. This explores how libertarian politics can address America’s issues.
Accolades for the Libertarian Voice
Robert Draper in The New York Times Magazine calls Gillespie the “quintessence of [libertarianism’s] outlaw spirit.” For the past 20 years, Gillespie has been a key figure at Reason. This has been the leading libertarian journal since 1968. Moreover, The Daily Beast named him one of “The Right’s Top 25 Journalists.” They described him as “clear-headed, brainy” and “among the foremost libertarians in America.” As a libertarian keynote speaker, his perspectives are influential.
Publications
Gillespie served as editor in chief of Reason.com and Reason TV from 2008 to 2017. Before that, he was Reason magazine’s editor in chief from 2000 to 2008. Under his leadership, Reason won the 2005 “Maggie” Award for Best Political Magazine. Gillespie initially joined Reason in 1993. He rose to the top editor position in 2000. Furthermore, in 2004, Gillespie edited Choice: The Best of Reason. The Washington Post highlighted Gillespie’s tenure, noting his unique libertarian viewpoints on various topics. Therefore, his extensive publishing history positions him as a knowledgeable libertarian keynote speaker.
Columnist and Free Thinker
Gillespie’s work has appeared in numerous prominent publications. These include The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He has also been a columnist for Time and The Daily Beast. Additionally, he contributed to the satire site, Suck. As a libertarian columnist, his ideas reach a wide audience. Consequently, this experience enriches his presentations as a libertarian keynote speaker.
Television Appearances
He frequently comments on radio and television networks. These include NPR, CNBC, and CNN. He has also worked for several New Jersey newspapers and Manhattan-based magazines. Interestingly, he has interviewed both Ozzy Osbourne and Nobel laureates in economics. This diverse background enhances his insights as a libertarian keynote speaker.
Education
In 1996, Gillespie earned his Ph.D. in English literature from SUNY Buffalo. He also holds an M.A. from Temple University and a B.A. from Rutgers University. Gillespie, a father of two, resides in New York City. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work as a libertarian keynote speaker.
Nick Gillespie Speaking Topics
The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America
This is a half-hour-long multimedia talk featuring Reason.tv videos and slides. It presents the thesis of the book, which is that everywhere outside of politics--the workplace, the cultural arena, online, in our individual identities and roles --our lives are getting better. Politics, however, has yet to embrace the individualization and personalization that is happening in other parts of our lives, which helps explain why party affiliation is way down over the past 40 years and why independents are flourishing--along with groups such as the Tea Party, which is wisely keeping an arm's length from partisan politics to maximize its influence. The question before us is how to bring the same forces that have made so much of our lives better to politics (a question Nick answers in the talk).
