We have an exciting announcement! Given the overwhelming response to this In Conversation event with Justice Stephen Breyer, we are partnering with Lenox Schools to move the program to the Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA. This means the event will go on — in air conditioning! — regardless of weather conditions. Information about the Duffin can be found here.

In its third year, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today. Crossing the fields of politics, journalism, social science, and the arts, these conversations will explore fresh perspectives that spark curiosity and ignite new ways of thinking about the world.  

Peter Baker & Susan Glasser
Political journalists and co-authors of The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 
Thursday, August 7, 5:00 pm
Doors open at 4:15 pm
Duffin Theater | 197 East Street  Lenox, MA

Join renowned journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser for an insightful conversation touching on the national political climate, the role of journalism, and the nuances of their working relationship. As married co-authors of three books—most recently, The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 (Doubleday, 2022)—as well as competitors covering the same national events for very different publications, Baker and Glasser offer keen observations and unparalleled expertise on the ever-changing landscape of Washington and beyond. This discussion, moderated by André Bernard, will attempt to unravel the complexities of modern-day power, policy, and the pursuit of truth. Don’t miss this chance to hear from two of the most respected, longstanding voices in contemporary political journalism. 

Peter Baker is the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and political analyst for MSNBC. Mr. Baker joined the Times in 2008 after 20 years at The Washington Post and has reported on elections, inaugurations, economic crises, foreign policy, natural disasters, legislative battles, and Supreme Court nominations. He co-authored the Post’s original story breaking the Ken Starr investigation of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and served as the paper’s lead writer on the impeachment of Bill Clinton. He covered the ups and downs of the Bush and Obama presidencies, including the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina, and the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. And, he chronicled the tumultuous Trump administration through the coronavirus pandemic, the storming of the Capitol, and both impeachments. 

Susan Glasser is a staff writer for The New Yorker and author of its weekly “Letter from Trump’s Washington” as well as a co-host of “The Political Scene” podcast. She has served as the top editor of several Washington publications; most recently, she founded the award-winning Politico Magazine and went on to become the editor of Politico throughout the 2016 election cycle. Previously, Glasser served as the editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, and worked for a decade at the Washington Post, where she was the editor of Outlook and national news. She also oversaw coverage of the impeachment of Bill Clinton, served as a reporter covering the intersection of money and politics, and covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  

Together, Baker and Glasser spent four years as Moscow bureau chiefs for the The Washington Post, chronicling the rise of Vladimir Putin, the rollback of Russian democracy, the second Chechen war and various terrorist attacks. They are co-authors of three books: Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the End of Revolution (2005), The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III (2020), and The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021 (2022). 

Photo: Doug Mills

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• This one-hour talk takes place at Lenox Memorial Middle & High School Duffin Theater, 197 East Street, Lenox, MA.
• Doors will open at 4:15 pm.
• Parking at the Duffin Theater will be coordinated by the Lenox Police Department. Parking will be limited! If you are joining friends for this event, please consider carpooling to ease the stress on the parking lot. The Lenox PD will ensure that all emergency and fire lanes are kept clear. In the event that parked vehicles infringe on public safety, the driver will be asked to move their vehicle. If the vehicle’s owner cannot be found, the vehicle may be towed. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
• Accessible parking spaces will also be limited — please consider arriving early to ensure availability of a handicapped space. We will have a designated passenger drop-off zone in front of the Theater.
• Seating for all programs at The Mount is first come, first served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.
• A book signing will follow this talk. Books can be purchased from The Mount Bookstore at the event or online from Bookshop.org.

Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org

This program is sponsored by:

Generous support provided by Barbara Cooperman

What accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.