Acclaimed New York Times columnist and NPR commentator David Brooks (a self-professed “New York conservative”) is one of our shrewdest analysts of politics and culture. A protégé of William F. Buckley, Brooks has written for the National Review, Atlantic Monthly, and Wall Street Journal, among many others. His most recent book, The Social Animal, debuted at #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List.

2012 International Speaker Series tickets (to all four events), and more information about speakers, are available through World Affairs Council of Oregon (503.274.7488).

Single event tickets are available at the PCPA Box Office & Ticketmaster.

Single ticket prices: $44.00 (general admission), $66.00 (reserved seating), $125.00 (premier seating)

Student tickets: $27.00 (general admission; select locations)