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Past Commissioner, US Food & Drug Administration
Former Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, David A. Kessler has had an accomplished career in medicine and government. He now serves as the Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of CA.
Sports Journalist
Known for his coverage of the Tour de France, Armen Keteyian is an Emmy Award-winning sports journalist who has been CBS News' chief investigative correspondent since 2006.
Pioneering Advertising Researcher & Filmmaker
Recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising and for her studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising, Jean Kilbourne is renowned for her ability to present provocative topics in a way that unites.
CNN Chief National Correspondent
John King is the anchor of CNN's John King, USA, offering in-depth analysis, discussion and commentary on a blend of politics, national & world affairs, and social, cultural & media trends.
Award-winning Correspondent / Author
Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning correspondent who has reported from more than 50 countries. His book, Overthrow, is an account of the fourteen times the United States has overthrown foreign governments.
Contributing Opinion Writer for the New York Times & Author
Combining his breadth of historical knowledge, extensive global travels, and memorable anecdotes, James Kirchick illuminates the most important issue in the world today — freedom.
Author, Entrepreneur & Teacher
Robert Kiyosaki authored Rich Dad, Poor Dad where he explains what the rich teach their children about money that the poor and middle class do not. His talks reshape how you think about what to do with your money.
Author, Notorious RBG, Attorney & Activist
Knizhnik is a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of New York City’s Criminal Defense Practice. While a student at NYU School of Law, she created the Notorious RBG Tumblr, and in 2015 she co-wrote Notorious RBG with journalist Irin Carmon.
Columnist & Political Commentator for CNN
Ranked as one of the 100 most influential pundits on TV, Kohn is a leading progressive voice. Her inspiring, uplifting keynotes convey a message of connection and compassion for all.
Journalist
A journalist for over 30 years, Morton Kondracke has covered nearly every phase of American politics and foreign policy. He is the executive editor of "Roll Call" and regular guest on The McLaughlin Group.
Author / Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps
During his last tour of duty in Iraq, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman adopted an abandoned puppy left behind during the battle for Fallujah. Upon his return to the US, he recounted the story in his best-selling memoir.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning NYT Columnist
How good do you really have to be, to be christened the reporter’s reporter…by other reporters? You have to be Nicholas Kristof – good.
Host of Media Buzz on FOX News
As the host of Media Buzz on FOX News, Howard Kurtz examines the bias and shortcomings of the news business. Covering the media since 1990, Kurtz has served as Washington bureau chief of Newsweek.
Political Economist & Best-Selling Author
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine. He was a columnist for Business Week, and continues to write columns for Huffington Post and The New York Times international edition.
Civil Rights Activist & Sociologist
Sociologist Joyce Ladner is one of the nation’s pre-eminent thought leaders. Her career was shaped by her involvement with the civil rights movement in Mississippi and as an organizer of the March on Washington.
Native American Environmentalist
An advocate for frontline native environmental groups and ecological balance, LaDuke was twice Ralph Nader’s vice-presidential candidate for the Green Party.