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The American Program Bureau (APB) began in the tumultuous 1960s when founder Robert P. Walker created the first college speakers bureau / lecture agency. APB exclusively represented speakers like Martin Luther King, Jr., Julian Bond, Ralph Nader, Jane Fonda and many other prominent voices of the time, who dealt with such hard-pressing issues as civil rights and the war in Vietnam. Maintaining this tradition, APB continues to be the nation's pre-eminent source for exclusive speakers on national, diversity, and global issues.

From our experienced program consultants to our full-service travel and client services department, it is our goal to work hand-in-hand with you to create successful programs that will impress, intrigue, and engage an audience, ultimately making you look your best.

We look forward to working with you. Call or contact us today to start planning your next event!
Featured Programs & Speaker News

  • Nader Speaks Out Against Corporations' Expanding Political Influence

    Thu, 2010-02-18 18:08

    Consumer advocate, keynote speaker and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, in response to the recent Supreme Court decision that now allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns, has spoken out against the increasing corporate influence over national politics.

  • Women's History Month - Profiles in Courage

    Mon, 2010-03-08 18:28

    March is Women's Month, and in commemoration of women's incredible historical and current achievements, APB would like to share news updates from some of our most influential history making women speakers.

  • 17th US Surgeon General & Actress Team Up to Improve Nation's Heart Health

    Tue, 2010-03-09 13:30

    Canyon Ranch Institute President and 17th US Surgeon General Richard Carmona teamed up with award-winning actress and heart health advocate Andie MacDowell to support a new program designed to create more productive conversations between patients and healthcare professionals regarding cardiovascular health.

  • APB's Newest Exclusive - Geo-Strategist Parag Khanna

    Thu, 2010-03-11 18:14

    APB is proud to announce our newest exclusive speaker, Parag Khanna. Khanna is a geo-strategist, world traveler and one of Esquire magazine’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century.”

  • Kristof Documentary 'Reporter' Airs on HBO

    Thu, 2010-01-07 18:34

    Two time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Kristof is the focus of a documentary by Director Eric Metzgar airing Thursday, February 18 at 9:30PM EST on HBO. The film, entitled Reporter, follows Kristof's journey through the war-ridden Democratic Republic of the Congo as he attempts to report on the horrific devastation endured by the Congolese over the past twelve years.

  • Boondock Saints Announce College Tour!

    Thu, 2009-10-29 10:55

    Boondock Saints II Movie PosterGet the little-known but all-too-real story of The Boondock Saints creator/writer/director Troy Duffy's quest for Truth (Veritas) and Justice (Aequitas) and his uphill battle to get The Boondock Saints made.

    Available exclusively through American Program Bureau (APB), The Boondock Saints College Tour will bring Troy Duffy, producer Chris Brinker, actor David Della Rocco (Rocco AKA The Funny Man), and a surprise guest appearance from one of the other stars!

    Watch video of Boondock Saints creator / writer/ director Troy Duffy explaining the program!

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