Jared Cohen

Jared Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author. His latest book is "Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words that Changed History" (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, September 10, 2024). He is also the President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs.

With Trump-Harris debate over and Election Day looming, here's how to talk about politics with your kids

OPINION September 12

With Trump-Harris debate over and Election Day looming, here's how to talk about politics with your kids

These days, children at ever-younger ages are joining political conversations, and many are wondering, and worrying, about where the country is heading.

America's worst ex-presidents: Would these 4 men be on your list?

Lifestyle Books March 5

America's worst ex-presidents: Would these 4 men be on your list?

The post-presidency is one of the least studied institutions in American life, and it’s had its ups and downs. But Americans should keep an eye on ex-presidents, says bestselling author Jared Cohen.

Why former President George W. Bush is winning... the post-presidency

Lifestyle Books February 29

Why former President George W. Bush is winning... the post-presidency

In an age of political dysfunction, Trump and Biden voters might agree on one thing: They might both like George W. Bush, as bestselling author Jared Cohen reveals in this book excerpt.

Why Jimmy Carter is the father of the post-presidency, saw the power of his status

Lifestyle Books February 27

Why Jimmy Carter is the father of the post-presidency, saw the power of his status

Jimmy Carter has transformed the post-presidency into an institution with a power and purpose of its own, as Jared Cohen details in this exclusive excerpt from his new book, "Life After Power."

Make Herbert Hoover great again: What others can learn from one man's post-presidency

Lifestyle Books February 22

Make Herbert Hoover great again: What others can learn from one man's post-presidency

Jared Cohen, bestselling author, reveals the full life of President Herbert Hoover, who accomplished a great deal during his post-White House years — far beyond the Great Depression and "Hoovervilles."

American presidents once revered the Supreme Court: Here's what we can learn from William Howard Taft

Lifestyle Books February 19

American presidents once revered the Supreme Court: Here's what we can learn from William Howard Taft

William Howard Taft wanted to be chief justice, not president, as author Jared Cohen writes in an exclusive excerpt from "Life After Power," his new book. Here's what the nation can learn from him.

Presidential comebacks are not all they're cracked up to be, as Grover Cleveland's story shows

LIFESTYLE February 15

Presidential comebacks are not all they're cracked up to be, as Grover Cleveland's story shows

Several former presidents have tried to get their old job back, but only one, Grover Cleveland, succeeded — and left the White House with regrets. Bestselling author Jared Cohen shares details.

Cancel culture in Congress dates back to John Quincy Adams, who refused to be gagged

Lifestyle Books February 13

Cancel culture in Congress dates back to John Quincy Adams, who refused to be gagged

As Jared Cohen reveals in his new book, "Life After Power," former President John Quincy Adams went on to serve in Congress — and encountered cancel culture when he railed against slavery.

Crisis on college campuses: What university presidents can learn from the Founding Fathers

Lifestyle Books February 8

Crisis on college campuses: What university presidents can learn from the Founding Fathers

In an exclusive book excerpt from "Life After Power," author Jared Cohen reveals the campus controversy during Thomas Jefferson's tenure at his beloved University of Virginia.

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

LIFESTYLE February 1

After they leave the White House, what should America do with our ex-presidents?

Leaders come and go in America. But what's a former president to do after leaving the White House? Jared Cohen explores the engaging topic in an exclusive excerpt from his book, "Life After Power."