Events & Speaking

With a unique blend of rigorous research, original analysis, and stories, Rich inspires meaningful conversations that challenge his audiences. Whether addressing students, academics, corporate settings, or community organizations, Rich’s deep expertise and engaging style create an impactful experience for all.

Areas of Expertise

Writing and Writing Craft
Trumpism and the Trump Effect
Whiteness and White-opias Today
Fascism: Here and Around the World
Immigrants, migrants, and the state of immigration
Democracy in the Digital Age
Space and Place
What Drives Us Forward: Lessons for a Great America
Cities of Tomorrow: Treasuring Difference, Getting Present, Succeeding Ahead
Dr. King and the More Perfect Union

Events

The Anschutz Distinguished Lecture, Princeton University

“Talk to Me: A Story of Racial Capitalism, Coup, and Democracy”

Talk | Q & A

Friday, April 13, 2023 4:30pm

Princeton, NJ

Raue Center for the Arts

“The Divided States of America: Small Towns, Big National Transformations”

Talk | Q & A

Friday, October 14, 2022, 7pm

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Princeton University

Constitution Anniversary Event:

“Citizenship and Its Discontents in Our Evolving Democratic Republic”

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 4:30pm

Yale University

Poynter Lecture: “Whiteness, Conservatism, and Democracy in the Digital Age”

Monday, March 17, 2021, 12pm

Virtual Lecture

South Puget Sound Community College

Keynote: “Dr. King and the More Perfect Union”

Monday, January 20, 2020, 7pm

Minneart Center for the Arts

Olympia, WA

“Think & Drink: A Conversation w/ Rich Benjamin”

Oregon Council for the Humanities | Deschutes Public Library

Monday, October 21, 2019, 7PM

10 Barrel Brewing

Bend, OR