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Non-Fiction
CROSSWISE, The Non-Fiction Angle
In the age of Partisan Politics, one spy thriller writer and one non-fiction memoirist discuss the advantages and challenges of each genre in its ability to help us understand political divisions and find ways to build bridges
Ted Bell
Ted Bell, a New York Times best-selling novelist, has 10 bestsellers to his credit: Eight of the Alex Hawke spy thrillers and the young adult adventure series, “Nick of Time” and “The Time Pirate.” His latest book is “Overkill: An Alex Hawke Novel.”
In 2001, after a stellar career in advertising during which he won every award the advertising industry offers, Ted retired as the vice chairman and worldwide creative director of Young & Rubicam to write books. Ted graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. He holds an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Kendall College in Michigan and is also an Adjunct Professor of English Literature at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. He is a member of DOCA, a program run by the Department of Defense in support of America’s military.
Ted Bell will appear in conversation with legendary political commentator Bill Press in a program, they’re calling “CROSSWISE, The Fiction Angle,” in which they’ll discuss: In the age of FAKE NEWS, one spy thriller writer and one non-fiction memoirist discuss the challenges of each genre in its ability to reveal truths about modern politics, foreign threats and how to appeal to both sides of the aisle.
Bill Press
Bill Press has a long and storied career on TV, radio and in print, as well as in the political spectrum. After a career in California state politics, as chief of staff for State Sen. Peter Behr and then director of the California Office of Planning and research with Gov. Jerry Brown , Press left politics to work on air as a political commentator for KABC TV in Los Angeles for over a decade, covering a multitude of major stories from the Sandinista revolution in El Salvador to the Rodney King riots in LA. He also spent time with KCOP TV, as well as KABC radio and KFI radio in L.A., with his own show at both radio stations. In 1993 the chance to re-enter the political circle again was there for him and he was named chair of the California Democratic Party from 1993-1996.
One more career curve then took place, bringing Press back into the world of media, when he was named to the prestigious “left” (liberal opinion) seat on CNN’s hugely successful political commentary show, Crossfire. From the mid-1990s to today, Press has been on air or in print through the following shows and mediums: CNN’s Crossfire, CNN’s Spin Room, MSNBC’s Buchanan and Press, appearances on Dial Global and Current TV, his own national syndicated radio show for over 12 years, as well as a member of the White House Press Corps, a columnist for Tribune Media Services, and a contributor for Huffington Post and The Hill. His most recent book is “From the Left: A Life in the Crossfire.” He is the author of 13 previous books, including “Buyer’s Remorse,” “The Obama Hate Machine,” “Toxic Talk,” “Train Wreck” and “Spin This!,” among many others. Press lives near Washington, D.C.
Bill Press will appear in conversation with author Ted Bell in a program, they’re calling “CROSSWISE, The Non-Fiction Angle,” in which they’ll discuss: In the age of FAKE NEWS, one spy thriller writer and one non-fiction memoirist discuss the challenges of each genre in its ability to reveal truths about modern politics, foreign threats and how to appeal to both sides of the aisle.
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