CNN anchor John King announces in-conversation events in Dublin and Galway

CNN anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King has announced two in-conversation events in Dublin and Galway this September.

Hosted by Irish journalist Dearbhail McDonald, An Evening with John King takes place in National Concert Hall, Dublin on September 23, and in Town Hall Theatre, Galway on September 24.

The CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent has covered ten US presidential elections over his forty-year career.

He pioneered the use of CNN’s “Magic Wall”, a touchscreen display featuring an array of up-to-date voting data on election night.

His Irish events will “tackle America’s turbulent political landscape, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the deepening polarisation at home and abroad, and explore what these seismic shifts mean for Ireland and the wider world,” according to a press statement.

The Boston-native spent twelve years in print journalism at The Associated Press, including six years as their chief political correspondent. At CNN, he covered the White House for a decade and has interviewed the last six American presidents.

The evening will be hosted by Dearbhail McDonald, an award-winning Irish author, journalist, broadcaster and documentary maker.

For those interested in the event, Dublin tickets are available here. Galway tickets are available here.