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A.J. Jacobs' writings stand at the intersection of philosophy, Gonzo journalism and performance art. He takes immersive learning to its profoundly amusing extreme – extracting wisdom and meaning after long stints as a self-styled "guinea pig." This holiday season, A.J. says you should take time to really thank others, such as a cashier or a barista. “Because when we’re busy treating someone like they’re a vending machine, we’re not experiencing our own humanity either.”

APB speaker Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, also known as “Dr. Q,” was an impoverished teenager living in a rural Mexican village before he found his way into California and—with hope, hard work and persistence—into the loftiest heights of the American Dream. Now a renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who leads cutting edge research to cure brain cancer, Dr. Q is featured in new Netflix series The Surgeon’s Cut.  The series will highlight the work of four pioneering surgeons from around the world. “Through the individual stories of these experts — who specialize in fetal medicine, neurosurgery, transplants and cardiology — the series explores how our understanding of the human body is constantly being reinvented.” 

The first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations, APB speaker Michelle Howard was recently appointed to Joe Biden’s transition team to the Department of Defense.  The retired Admiral joins more than 20 others making up the “Agency Review Team” for the Pentagon. This team will be responsible for reviewing current operations in the Department of Defense in order to ensure a smooth transfer of power. 

When she founded Trail Mix Ventures, now called TMV, APB speaker Soraya Darabi had a vision: to invest in design-driven companies that are shaping the future of work, health, wellness and living well. Recently, Soraya sat down with Carla Harris for a Morgan Stanley interview to discuss how she started her career, women’s leadership, teamwork, resiliency, diversity and conscious bias.

APB speaker Ken Jennings became the stuff of legend when he beat fellow champs “Jeopardy James” Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to win $1 million and be named the Greatest Jeopardy! Player of All Time (GOAT). Now the three are getting together again for ABC's upcoming adaptation of the popular British quiz show, The Chase. "Each week, new contestants face-off against the Chasers in a battle of brain power, challenged to think faster than they ever thought possible," the description explains. 

Speaker Andrew Busch was the first Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Recently, he has been researching the different scenarios of the potential outcomes of this year’s election. In his latest findings, he shares insights and provides the one outcome most likely to cause great uncertainty and disruption to the markets. Bush discusses why stocks can rally with Biden, the Trump vs. Biden tax plans, and more. 

Current and former Trump administration officials warn: “You don’t know Donald Trump like we do.” In an alarming op-ed in today’s New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Ron Suskind reveals the warnings of some two-dozen high-level Trump administration officials, including sources in  law enforcement, intelligence, national security and at the Pentagon.

NPR White House Correspondent and APB speaker Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report recently joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news. They talked campaign messages from President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Listen to them discuss what early voting patterns suggest about when we might have election results.

We are less than a week away from the 2020 election and APB speaker and political scientist Mark Blyth says the election is going to be closer than the polls indicate. “Trump has got a lot more left than people give him credit for,” said Blyth, who is the co-author of the book Angrynomics. Blyth told listeners on “The Takeout” podcast that Trump has appeal to the white working class, a demographic which has turned out to vote in increasing numbers since 2012.

From following the campaigns to sharing expert advice on what is best for our democracy, APB speakers are sharing their thoughts on the 2020 election and what you need to know in order to make an informed decision.