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A bestselling author and gifted interviewer, APB’s Kelly Corrigan is hosting a new heartfelt interview series called Tell Me More (inspired by her book of the same name) on PBS NewsHour. In this series, Kelly will conduct candid conversations with influential leaders in their fields. “What I most look forward to exploring in Tell Me More is the deep, undeniable connection we share with one another, which is not always as apparent and palpable as it could be,” said Kelly Corrigan. “With more empathy and less judgment, we’re bound to be better versions of ourselves, individually and collectively.”

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and with everything from the pandemic to the fight against racial injustice, many people are at the breaking point and experts say support is needed. APB speaker Mike Veny offers advice during this crucial time by sharing his own personal story. He had behavioral problems from a very young age, attempting suicide for the first time as a 10-year-old. He would later learn he was suffering from depression.

A thought leader in health policy, APB speaker Daniel E. Dawes J.D. is a nationally recognized healthcare leader, attorney, policy expert, administrator and author who has been at the forefront of recent major federal healthcare policy negotiations in the United States. His most recent accomplishment is helping to “establish a national COVID-19 resiliency network (NCRN)” that shines a light on the communities that have been ignored.

Former White House communications director, noted political and digital strategist, and Pod Save America co-host, APB's Dan Pfeiffer says the Lincoln Project is masterful at going viral during campaign season. The vast majority of ads the Lincoln Project has released thus far are unlikely to move a single voter, and that isn’t what they were designed to do. In his recent Crooked article, Pfeiffer says the Lincoln Project ads only appeal to a certain subset of people and maybe not the voting Democrats specifically. “There is no question that the Lincoln Project is playing a role in shifting media narratives against Trump by releasing punchy, emotionally evocative spots responding to Trump within the same news cycles. The fact that these attacks come from Republicans widely respected by the political press corps make them even more influential. This is of great value and shouldn’t be dismissed.”  

One of ten children born to a mother that suffered from both mental illness and substance use disorder, Christina Meredith endured years of traumatic abuse. Empowering others with her inspiring life story, Christina survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse, poverty and homelessness to forge a life committed to helping others. Through strong faith, hard work, and creativity she went on to become Miss California, enroll in college, found her own nonprofit foundation, and pursue the path to becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.

A best-selling author on the science of performance, APB speaker David Epstein has examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. His research and writings have caught the eyes of many notable thought leaders, including Bill Gates.  

NPR White House Correspondent and APB speaker Tamara Keith co-hosts a daily discussion with NPR political reporters. This discussion features weekly roundups, quick takes on the news of the day, and lively conversation to keep you in the know and up to date. In her latest political report, Keith joins with Amy Walter and Judy Woodruff to discuss what the polls say, how effective Trump is on the issues of race and COVID-19 and why he is not talking more about the pandemic itself.

Multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner and philanthropist, APB’s Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, including the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television. During this quarantine, Jane was forced to find new talents, so she learned new skills she never had time to invest in before.

APB speaker Kevin Pearce went from being an Olympic gold medal hopeful to suffering a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) that nearly took his life during a training run for the Olympics. Now, ten years later, Pearce sat down with TODAY to share his story about reclaiming his identity and how he has since found new purpose with his social movement and foundation, Love Your Brain. By drawing from his own unwavering optimism, the love of his family, and the support of numerous healthcare professionals and caregivers, Kevin uses his foundation to show how others can make the same, amazing progress he did.

Nobel Laureate and APB speaker President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was recently selected for the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPR) to evaluate the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as “Africa’s Iron Lady,” Johnson Sirleaf earned international acclaim for leading Liberia through the Ebola Crisis and through reconciliation and recovery following her nation’s decade-long civil war. “Prime Minister Clark and President Sirleaf were selected through a process of broad consultation with Member States and world experts. I cannot imagine two more strong-minded, independent leaders to help guide us through this critical learning process.” said Dr. Tedros in his speech.