BBF Presents An Evening With Andrew Ross Sorkin

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Back Bay Events Center | Boston, MA

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NYTimes Best-selling author Andrew Ross Sorkin talks about his new book.
About this Event

Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author and journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin as he dives into his gripping new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History - and How It Shattered a Nation. The conversation will be led by award-winning journalist and GBH CEO Susan Goldberg.

From the author of Too Big to Fail—hailed as “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis”—comes a spellbinding chronicle of the most notorious stock market crash in history. With the sweep of a historical epic and the pace of a financial thriller, 1929 lays bare the unchecked greed, blind optimism, and human folly that fueled a collapse still shaping our world today.

In 1929, Sorkin takes us behind the roaring façade of a bull market turned catastrophic freefall—where fortunes vanished overnight and a generation’s faith in the system was shattered. But beyond the headlines, another story unfolds: one of visionaries and fraudsters, dreamers and power brokers, hubris and collapse.

With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, Sorkin illuminates the financial and political intrigue that rocked Wall Street—and eerily mirrors today’s volatile climate. From sky-high markets and regulatory blind spots to the recurring myth that “this time is different,” 1929 is both a riveting narrative and a timely warning.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the sharpest, boldest voices in journalism. With his trademark blend of fierce insight, biting humor, and storytelling flair, Andrew Ross Sorkin doesn’t just revisit the past—he pulls 1929 straight into today’s headlines. Whether unpacking the high-stakes drama of a market on the brink or drawing uncanny parallels to our own era, Sorkin promises an evening that’s as entertaining as it is eye-opening.

Every ticket includes a hardcover copy of 1929.


About the author:

Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of Squawk Box, CNBC’s signature morning program. He is also the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times that he started in 2001. Sorkin is the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, and the co-producer of the 2011 film adaptation, which was nominated for 11 Emmy Awards. Sorkin is also co-creator of the drama series “Billions” on Showtime.


Accessibility Details: This event will take place on the main floor of Back Bay Events Center in John Hancock Hall, accessible by a small stairwell from the 180 Berkeley Street lobby entrance. Wheelchair spaces are available in specified areas of the theatre as well as Companion Seats - be sure to select the appropriate ticket type when purchasing ticekts. Please feel free to call the BBF Office for assistance - (617) 987-0044.


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Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley Street, Boston, United States

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