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When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood before the World Economic Forum in Davos last week and declared that the world was facing “a rupture, not a transition,” the reaction was immediate and electric. For APB speaker Henry Farrell, an international-relations scholar at Johns Hopkins University, the shock was not just in what Carney said—but in who was saying it. “This wasn’t a radical or an outsider,” Farrell explained. “This was as establishment as it gets.” A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has long been seen as a steward of the global economic system rather than a critic of it. That made his blunt assessment—delivered to an audience of political and business elites—all the more consequential.

Black History Month offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and empower the next generation to create change. APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. We are proud to work with speakers who continue to fight tirelessly to realize the vision of justice, equality and freedom. Providing perspective on how far we have come and how far we have left to go, they continue to spark dialogue on leadership, identity, social justice, and more. You can view some of these incredible voices here.

A new generation is being invited back onto the ice as Netflix releases Miracle: The Boys of ’80, a powerful documentary revisiting one of the most extraordinary upsets in Olympic history: the United States men’s hockey team’s stunning victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. The documentary brings together never-before-seen 16mm archival footage and first-hand reflections from the players themselves as they return to the scenes of their legendary triumph. 

Samantha Harris, the Emmy-winning television host best known for Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight, is entering a new chapter of her public life: one shaped by personal loss, hard-earned perspective, and a deeply personal commitment to wellness.

Ernie Hudson, the celebrated actor best known for his role as "Winston Zeddemore" in the Ghostbusters franchise, is giving a master class in longevity, fitness, and aging with purpose. In a recent Men’s Health Strong Talk interview, APB exclusive speaker Hudson opened up about what it’s really like to approach 80 with strength, resilience, and a commitment to healthy living. 

Elizabeth Smart, who survived one of the nation’s most infamous child abduction cases, is telling her story in vivid, unfiltered detail in the new Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, premiering January 21, 2026. At just 14 years old, Smart was forcibly taken from her Salt Lake City bedroom in June 2002 by Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee. Over nine months in captivity, she endured repeated physical and sexual abuse, extreme manipulation, and emotional torment before being recognized by a member of the public in March 2003, leading to her rescue. 

In her recent Times Union commentary, Dr. Stella Safo makes a powerful case for why physicians should step beyond the clinic and into civic life to address the systemic problems plaguing American healthcare. Dr. Safo, an HIV primary care physician and co-founder and Executive Director of Civic Health Alliance, highlights how doctors are increasingly experiencing “moral injury”— ...

As we head into the holiday season, staying healthy means more than hoping for the best—it means making informed choices that reduce our risk of illness so we can celebrate together with more comfort and peace of mind. In his recent Newsweek column, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reminds us that while no medical intervention can guarantee complete immunity, seasonal vaccinations remain one of our most effective tools to lessen the impact of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory viruses this winter. With vaccination rates declining and risks increasing, now is the time to consider updated flu shots and other protective measures, not just for ourselves but for our families and communities.

We are thrilled to congratulate APB exclusive speaker Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders on receiving the Alma Dea Morani, M.D., Renaissance Woman Award from the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. This distinguished honor recognizes a woman who has made a profound impact on medical history and charted a course toward a brighter future in science and health. Dr. Elders received the award during a recent visit to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was celebrated by students, faculty, and colleagues for her trailblazing career and enduring influence. 

When APB exclusive speaker Taylor Coffman delivered her baby by C-section, she expected the usual risks. But what followed was beyond any parent’s worst fears. What doctors initially treated as childbirth complications unraveled into a life-threatening cascade: multiple organ failure, severe infections, toxic blood clots, and weeks spent near death in intensive care.