About

Time magazine wrote: “Brown has a stature among devoted conservatives that almost matches his physical heft (6 ft. 6 in. and 240 lbs.)”.

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He began his career as a young political operative in the 1980 presidential campaign of Ronald Reagan.

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After graduating from the University of Washington in 1983, he was chosen by the Reagan team to become the Executive Director of the United States International Youth Year Commission.

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In 1986, Brown joined the staff of United States Senate Majority Leader, Bob Dole. He later became Midwest Director of Dole’s Presidential campaign overseeing wins in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota.

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In 1988, Brown assembled the team for the largest Independent Expenditure Campaign in support of President George HW Bush. The effort named “Americans for Bush” produced the most controversial ad of the cycle, euphemistically called the “Willie Horton Ad.”

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Early in 1989 Brown founded Citizens United which grew to become one of America’s most influential citizens organizations and ran the organization the first decade of its history.

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In 1995, Brown left Washington DC and moved back to the Pacific Northwest to become a radio host on Hot Talk 570 KVI in Seattle.

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In 2001, he once again returned to work with the Reagan team. Brown was tasked with overseeing the historic preservation of President Reagan’s Ranch.

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In 2008, Brown founded the Western Journal.  It grew to become one of America’s "Top 50" digital media companies.

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Brown is a successful speaker. He has spoken at Dartmouth, University of Georgia, Miami University, Hillsdale College, and at many conferences.

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His books include Slick Willie: Why Americans Cannot Trust Bill Clinton, Killing Wealth Freeing Wealth, Obama Unmasked, Obama’s Enemies List, Big Tech Tyrants, and now his latest Counter Punch: An Unlikely Alliance of Americans Fighting Back for Faith and Freedom.

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Brown has appeared on countless radio and TV shows including ABC’s Primetime and 20/20, The Bill Maher Show, FOX News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC’s Today Show, NPR and more.

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He has written for National Review, Townhall, The San Francisco Chronicle, and of course, The Western Journal.