Aspen Ideas Festival

Ronald Brownstein

Ronald Brownstein is political director for Atlantic Media Company, where he coordinates overall political coverage at its publications, which include The Atlantic, National Journal, Hotline,and Congress Daily; and also editorial director for National Journal Group. He writes a weekly column that appears simultaneously in National Journal and the Los Angeles Times, as well as articles in National Journal and The Atlantic. Brownstein was twice named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the 1996 and 2004 presidential campaigns.

  • 2013 Bio

Videos/Audio of Ronald Brownstein

Will They Trust Us Again?
It’s generally accepted that America is running a trust deficit, but there isn’t enough discussion about what we should... See more
Hearts, Minds, and the 2012 Election
A look at the social, economic, and cultural issues that will help decide the 2012 election, from faith and race to... See more
A 360 Degree View of Campaign 2012
Charlie Cook, David Leonhardt, Molly Ball, and Ronald Brownstein discuss the 2012 Campaign. See more
Media and the Election - Prognosticating Campaign 2012
Molly Ball, Ron Brownstein, Charlie Cook, and Gwen Ifill are on this panel discussion. See more
What Does It Take to Be an Effective President?
 What are the qualities it takes to be a successful president in the modern era? See more
The Race to 2012
If you're a political junkie, it's never too early to talk about the next election cycle. Here, the best in the media... See more

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