For the Record is an annual event presented by the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Each year, a distinguished scholar, journalist, or public servant will reflect on the values that sustain representative democracy and what they demand of leaders and citizens alike.
An Evening With John Dickerson l In Conversation with Jason Carter
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2027
Location: The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307
John Dickerson is a journalist, author, and interviewer, most recently co-anchor of the CBS Evening News and chief political analyst for CBS News. He spent 16 years at CBS, variously as moderator of Face the Nation and Chief Washington correspondent, co-anchor of CBS This Morning, 60 Minutes correspondent, and senior national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning. During the 2016 presidential campaign, he moderated two CBS presidential debates.
In addition to his political reporting, Dickerson is known for his in-depth interviews with figures ranging from Apple CEO Tim Cook to actors Glenda Jackson and Christian Bale; authors Colson Whitehead, Michael Lewis, and Tara Westover; and musicians John Prine, Jon Batiste, Jason Isbell, Wynton Marsalis and Dave Matthews. He is a longtime moderator and participant at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Dickerson is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and for 20 years has been a co-host of Slate’s Political Gabfest. He also hosts Whistlestop, a podcast on presidential history, and Navel Gazing, an album of personal essays.
He began his career at Time magazine, covering economics, Congress, and national politics, and spent four years as its White House correspondent. From 2005 to 2015, he was Slate’s chief political correspondent. He has covered nine presidential campaigns.
Dickerson is the author of On Her Trail (Simon & Schuster); the New York Times bestseller Whistlestop: My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History (Twelve); and The Hardest Job in the World: The American Presidency (Random House).
While a 60 Minutes correspondent, his story on the death of Elijah McClain was nominated for an Emmy. Dickerson has received the Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, the David Broder Award for political reporting, and in 2025, his “Reporter’s Notebook” essays won the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in TV Political Journalism and the New York Press Club award for Commentary.
A native Washingtonian, Dickerson graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and American Studies. He lives in New York City, where he serves on the board of Covenant House International.
Jason Carter is the Chair of The Carter Center Board of Trustees and a partner at the law firm of Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. As the grandson of the Center’s founders, Jason has been involved with the Center’s programs for 20 years, working to advance peace and health across the globe. Prior to becoming Chair of the Board, he oversaw the Center’s strategic planning and participated in the Center’s programs in Liberia, Egypt, Myanmar, and the West Bank/Gaza.
Aside from the Center, he combines a successful litigation practice with a strong commitment to public service. From 2010 to 2015, he served in the Georgia State Senate. He previously served in the United States Peace Corps in South Africa, where he worked in schools to assist with their transition out of apartheid.
Jason has been named to Georgia Trend’s list of the 100 Most Influential Georgians and has consistently been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in Atlanta Magazine, a listing of the top attorneys in Georgia. Jason has received numerous other awards for his legal work and community service, including the Anti-Defamation League’s Stuart Eizenstat Award.
Jason attended Duke University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Kate, and their two sons, Henry and Thomas.
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Off the Record: Begin your evening with an exclusive pre-event cocktail hour featuring special guests and the speakers.
Enjoy drinks, conversation, and unique opportunities to connect with fellow supporters before the main program.
Starts at 5:30 PM
Tickets: $100 per person
Tax-deductible benefit amount: $85
For the Record: Join acclaimed journalist, author, and interviewer John Dickerson in conversation with Jason Carter for
an evening exploring the values, institutions, and civic engagement that strengthen our democracy.
Starts at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30 per person
Tax-deductible benefit amount: $25
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April 29, 2027
The Carter Center
453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307