Eli Lake

Eli Lake hosts the wildly popular Breaking History podcast. A renowned journalist, geopolitical analyst and contributing editor and columnist at The Free Press, he’s a gifted storyteller with a fresh and accessible perspective.

Lake offers logical arguments on politics and policy – from the Middle East to trade wars – while uncovering the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments from the past. If you think we’re living in a time of unique peril, look at history, says Lake. We’ve come to similar crossroads before, perhaps even more volatile ones, and there are many lessons to learn about how we can shape our future.

A veteran journalist who has covered topics including the Department of Education, the Iraq war, and US intelligence at Bloomberg, The Daily Beast and Newsweek, he also addresses the future of journalism and how AI is affecting the profession.

Available for keynotes, fireside chats, debates and as a moderator, Lake’s breadth of knowledge, steeped in history and passion, helps leaders understand current affairs to make better decisions in a fast-paced political environment.

Eli Lake is the host of Breaking History, a history podcast from The Free Press. A veteran journalist with expertise in foreign affairs and national security, Lake has reported for Bloomberg, The Daily Beast and Newsweek. With Breaking History, he brings his sharp analysis and storytelling skills to uncover the connections between today’s events and pivotal moments in the past.

Eli Lake is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group^®.