Wednesday, Dec. 17
William F. Buckley’s conservative revolution and the rise of Trump
Don’t miss our December 17 luncheon with former New York Times Book Review editor Sam Tanenhaus, author of the widely praised biography of William F. Buckley Jr., Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America. Learn firsthand how Buckley’s influence transformed political discourse and helped lead to the turbulent politics of today.
Tanenhaus will be in conversation with John Avlon, podcaster and a former CNN anchor, Daily Beast editor, and Democratic congressional candidate.
Ten years before his death in 2008, Buckley chose Sam Tanenhaus to tell the full uncensored story of his life and times.
Buckley granted Tanenhaus extensive interviews and exclusive access to his most private papers. Thus began a deep investigation into the vast and often hidden universe of Buckley and the modern conservative revolution
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Tanenhaus vividly captures Buckley all his facets and phases: founding editor of National Review, syndicated columnist, Emmy-winning TV debater, best selling spy novelist, ally of Joseph McCarthy and Barry Goldwater, game-changing candidate for mayor of New York, mentor to Ronald Reagan.
Tanenhaus also has uncovered the darker trail of Bill Buckley’s many exploits:secret partnerships with Southern segregationists, hcampaign to free a self-confessed murderer from death row, CIA missions in Latin America, collusions with Watergate felon Howard Hunt and Buckley’s struggle in his last years to hold together a movement coming apart over the AIDS epidemic, culture wars, and the invasion of Iraq, even as his own media empire was unraveling.
Join us:
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m-2 p.m.
National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S. (20th Street)
- Note: Luncheon events are a perk open exclusively to Siluran members and their guests.
- The Club only honors prepaid reservations—no payment at door.
- Deadline for changes/cancellations: 12 noon, the Thursday before the luncheon,
- If pre-paying by check, make out and mail to:
The Silurians Press Club
PO Box 2045, Grand Central Station
New York NY 10163 - Checks must be received by
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
