Peril with Robert Costa

Published 2021-10-20
The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is one of the most tumultuous periods in recent American history. Robert Costa and his co-author Bob Woodward have taken on the task of documenting the transition in a never-before-seen way in their new book, Peril.

With material ranging from secret orders to transcripts of phone conversations from the Trump and Biden White House, the 2020 campaign, and more, Peril is the story about changes, a first inside look into Biden’s presidency, and the unique challenges that face the new administration.

Join Costa he as analyzes this intense period in history as well as the overall landscape of American politics in 2021.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

SPEAKERS

Robert Costa
National Political Reporter, The Washington Post; Co-Author, Peril

In Conversation with Scott Shafer
Senior Editor, KQED’s Politics and Government Desk; Twitter @scottshafer

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