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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.

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. 

Bestselling author, cancer survivor, podcast host and exclusive APB speaker Kelly Corrigan is calling on readers to reclaim a nearly lost art: paying attention. In a recent essay for Big Think titled “The Spiritual Practice of Paying Attention,” Corrigan explores how simple awareness—of people, moments, grief, and beauty—can ground us during life’s most profound highs and lows.

We’re excited to share that Stephen Witt has been awarded the 2025 Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award for his masterful new book, The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World’s Most Coveted Microchip. The award—one of the most respected in global business publishing—celebrates writing that offers clear insight into the forces shaping business, technology, and society.

As we find ourselves in the season of thanks, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a moment—it’s a way of seeing and honoring the world around us. In his acclaimed book, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving, Larry Spotted Crow Mann invites readers to look more deeply at this time of year by honoring Indigenous history, acknowledging truth, and embracing the power of healing.

We’re excited to share that NASA systems engineer and TED speaker Nagin Cox is releasing a new book, Claudia’s Class Goes to Mars, co-authored with Dr. Rosaly Lopes, on November 28th. This imaginative story follows a group of students whose classroom trip turns into an unforgettable virtual adventure on Mars. Through their eyes, young readers discover that space exploration isn’t just for astronauts—it’s for scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. Inspired by the late planetary scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander, the book celebrates curiosity, inclusion, and the boundless possibilities of science.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. APB is proud to work with these sought-after leaders below and we thank them for their bravery and patriotism.