In The News

In a recent op-ed for The New York Times, APB speaker Ralph Nader criticized David Cole and the ACLU's "aggressive support of corporate free speech.” As an advocate for raising awareness about the harms of smoking, Nader questioned the groups support of tobacco companies continuing to advertise under the guise of corporate free speech.

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward has shared shocking details from his much-anticipated new book, Fear: Trump in the White House, with The Washington Post. According to the Post, “Woodward describes an unsteady executive detached from the conventions of governing and prone to snapping at high-ranking staff members, whom he unsettled and belittled on a daily basis.” Fear portrays a volatile commander-in-chief who left his national security team “shaken by his lack of curiosity and knowledge about world affairs and his contempt for the mainstream perspectives of military and intelligence leaders.”

APB speaker and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson issues a global call to action in this highly anticipated new book about one of the most crucial topics of our time. Sharing stories of ordinary people who have made an extraordinary impact in the battle for climate justice, Robinson inspires with the important lesson that we can all make a difference in fighting for a sustainable future. Climate Justice has already received praise from the environmental health community and several world leaders. It will hit shelves around the globe on September 4th. 

An award-winning actress, popular speaker and immigrant from Puerto Rico, Rita Moreno has been breaking down barriers throughout her entire career. As part of a special “Latino American Dream” edition, AARP The Magazine featured Moreno on the cover of the August/September issue.

Carol Leifer could be having the best week ever! Not only is the award-winning comedy writer (Seinfeld, SNL, Modern Family) officially joining the staff for the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm as a Writer/Producer, but she also joined The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles President and CEO, Jay Sanderson, on his podcast, “Jay’s 4 Questions.” Leifer recently became a Lion of Judah, and wore her pin at the podcast in recognition of her longstanding, active role in the Jewish community.

In her highly anticipated forthcoming book, Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture that Brings Out the Best In People, APB speaker Donna Hicks, Ph.D. explores the often overlooked value of dignity in the workplace. 

An Emmy Award-winning TV host, breast cancer survivor and now author, Samantha Harris is celebrating the reveal of her new website and the upcoming release of her first book, Your Healthiest Healthy. An inspiration to many, Harris has overcome several life obstacles and, as she says, continues “making lemonade” with any lemons life may hand her. 

Omarosa was by Donald Trump’s side through four television shows, a presidential campaign and her celebrated stint in “the most chaotic, outrageous White House in history.” Now, APB speaker Omarosa Manigault Newman is exposing President Trump and his administration in her tell-all book, Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the Trump White House, releasing August 14th.

On September 18th, APB's Wil Haygood will release his highly anticipated new book, Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing. A story about underdogs, poverty, triumph and togetherness, Tigerland focuses on the unification of a racially divided city and students striving to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy.

In his new book What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?, Juan Williams addresses President Donald Trump’s negative portrayal of immigrants and other marginalized groups. Says Williams: "My new book is a response to Trump’s insulting question to black voters: "What the hell do you have to lose?" Trump portrayed blacks and immigrants as criminals and threats to American jobs to stir his base of white voters. This book calls out his lies and racism. And with vivid stories from the heroic civil rights movement, I make it clear what Americans of all races have to lose thanks to Trump’s race-baiting."