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Rick Steves

Guidebook Author, Public Television Host, and CEO of Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves

Rick Steves is a popular public television host, a best-selling guidebook author and an outspoken activist who encourages Americans to broaden their perspectives through travel. He is the founder and owner of Rick Steves’ Europe, a travel business with a small-group tour program that brings more than 30,000 people to Europe annually. Rick lives and works in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington.

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The Wall Street Journal presents THE JOURNAL

Sat May 31, 2025 | 1:00pm
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Ryan Knutson, host of The Journal, speaks with travel guru and author, Rick Steves, about traveling in 2025, and his experience with American’s reception out of country after recent shakeup in the world order. Also, the history of democracy and fascism in Europe and what it portends in today’s political landscape.

Ryan Knutson
Rick Steves
Featuring: Ryan Knutson, Rick Steves
Session sponsored by Socius Law Group

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