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	*In the television series ''[[The West Wing]]'', [[Alan Alda]]'s character [[Arnold Vinick]] is urged to go on the lecture circuit after his unsuccessful campaign for the office of [[President of the United States]] in order to maintain the lifestyle to which he had become accustomed as a member of the [[United States Senate]].		*In the television series ''[[The West Wing]]'', [[Alan Alda]]'s character [[Arnold Vinick]] is urged to go on the lecture circuit after his unsuccessful campaign for the office of [[President of the United States]] in order to maintain the lifestyle to which he had become accustomed as a member of the [[United States Senate]].
	*The US version of the television series ''[[The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]'' includes a two-part episode titled [[Lecture Circuit]].		*The US version of the television series ''[[The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]'' includes a two-part episode titled "[[Lecture Circuit]]."

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	The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

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	{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (American TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}		{{for\|the episode of [[The Office (American TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}
	The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

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	{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (~~U.S.~~ TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}		{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (American TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}
	The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

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	The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

	In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>		In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>

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== See also == * Josiah Holbrook * Lyceum movement * Chautauqua

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Josiah Holbrook]]		* [[Josiah Holbrook]]
			* [[Lyceum movement]]
			* [[Chautauqua]]

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	Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the five months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>		Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the five months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>

	While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]], [[Gordon Brown]], has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>		While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]] [[Gordon Brown]] has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>

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	{{quote\|1=Liberal leader [[Justin Trudeau]] was assailed in the House of Commons for skipping work to deliver speaking gigs, CBC anchor [[Peter Mansbridge]] had to answer questions about giving a paid speech to the [[oil lobby]] and CBC host [[Amanda Lang]] has been accused of getting too cozy with RBC after the bank paid her to give speeches.}}		{{quote\|1=Liberal leader [[Justin Trudeau]] was assailed in the House of Commons for skipping work to deliver speaking gigs, CBC anchor [[Peter Mansbridge]] had to answer questions about giving a paid speech to the [[oil lobby]] and CBC host [[Amanda Lang]] has been accused of getting too cozy with RBC after the bank paid her to give speeches.}}

	Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the 5 months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>		Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the five months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>

	While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]], [[Gordon Brown]], has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>		While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]], [[Gordon Brown]], has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>

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	{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}		{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}
	The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The [[Oxford Dictionary]] defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

	In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>		In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>

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	The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The [[Oxford Dictionary]] defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The [[Oxford Dictionary]] defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

	In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://~~books~~.~~google.com~~/~~books?id=~~-~~WZenQpUgGYC~~}}</ref>		In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>

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	{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}		{{for\|the episode of [[:The Office (U.S. TV series)\|The Office]]\|Lecture Circuit}}
	The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The "'''lecture circuit'''" is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

	In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>		In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>

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	{{quote\|1=Liberal leader [[Justin Trudeau]] was assailed in the House of Commons for skipping work to deliver speaking gigs, CBC anchor [[Peter Mansbridge]] had to answer questions about giving a paid speech to the [[oil lobby]] and CBC host [[Amanda Lang]] has been accused of getting too cozy with RBC after the bank paid her to give speeches.}}		{{quote\|1=Liberal leader [[Justin Trudeau]] was assailed in the House of Commons for skipping work to deliver speaking gigs, CBC anchor [[Peter Mansbridge]] had to answer questions about giving a paid speech to the [[oil lobby]] and CBC host [[Amanda Lang]] has been accused of getting too cozy with RBC after the bank paid her to give speeches.}}

	Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the 5 months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>		Having stepped down as [[United States Secretary of State]] in 2013, [[Hillary Clinton]] has received more than $200,000, in some instances, to deliver lectures to industry associations, universities and other groups. She delivered 14 such speeches in the five months after leaving office.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Walsh\|first1=Kenneth T.\|title=Hillary Rakes It In on Lecture Circuit\|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/ken-walshs-washington/2013/07/12/hillary-rakes-it-in-on-lecture-circuit\|publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]]\|date=12 July 2013}}</ref>

	While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]], [[Gordon Brown]], has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>		While still a [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom\|Member of Parliament]], former [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\|UK Prime Minister]], [[Gordon Brown]], has declared significant income from the lecture circuit. Former Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]], too, is said to have declared approximately £12 million in lecture circuit income per year since leaving office, receiving almost £400,000, in one instance, for two half-hour speeches in the [[Philippines]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Gordon Brown rakes in more than £1 million on lecture circuit\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/9088284/Gordon-Brown-rakes-in-more-than-1-million-on-lecture-circuit.html\|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]\|date=17 February 2012}}</ref>

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	The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The [[Oxford Dictionary]] defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.		The '''"lecture circuit"''' is a euphemistic reference to a planned schedule of regular [[lecture]]s and [[keynote speech]]es given by celebrities, often ex-politicians, for which they receive [[Speaking fee\|an appearance fee]]. In Western countries, the lecture circuit has become a way for ex-politicians to earn an income after leaving office or to raise money and their public profile in advance of a run for higher office. The Oxford Dictionary{{clarify\|reason=Oxford University Press publishes many dictionaries. Which one?\|date=June 2020}} defines the term simply as, ''"A regular itinerary of venues or events for touring lecturers or public speakers"''.

	In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>		In the United States, the modern lecture circuit was preceded by the [[Lyceum movement]], popular during the 19th century. It encouraged local organisations and institutions to sponsor lectures, debates and instructional talks as a form of [[adult education]] and entertainment. The subsequent 20th century formalisation of the lecture circuit as a genuine and accepted vocation has led to the establishment of agencies and the employment of agents dedicated to identifying and filling lucrative speaking engagements; creating a specific [[media market]] where speakers are able to put their message to an audience uninterrupted and without challenge.<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Goldfarb\|first1=Jeffrey C.\|title=The Cynical Society: The Culture of Politics and the Politics of Culture in American Life\|year=1991\|publisher=[[University of Chicago Press]]\|isbn=9780226301075\|url=https://archive.org/details/cynicalsocietycu0000gold\|url-access=registration}}</ref>