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Politics:
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.
Pulitzer Prize winners Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join together on the speaking stage to point out parallels from our past and provide unparalleled insights for our future—pulling back the curtain on Washington as only Woodward and Bernstein can.
FOX News Commentator
Widely regarded as one of America’s top speakers, New York Times Best-selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst and Award-winning Columnist Juan Williams has a talent for motivating and inspiring audiences.
Co-Founder of March For Our Lives, Co-Founder of Leaders We Deserve & NYT Bestselling Author
Thrust into the world of activism by the largest school shooting in American history, Parkland survivor David Hogg has become one of the most compelling voices of his generation.
First-Ever White House Climate Advisor
The first-ever White House National Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator under President Obama, as well as leading the White House’s newly formed Climate Policy Office under President Joe Biden for nearly two years, Gina McCarthy is one of the nation’s most respected voices on the environment and public health.
Consumer Advocate
A former Green Party candidate for president, Ralph Nader fights for the people on the issues that matter most: healthcare, safety, environment, ethics, education, and economic & social equality.
ABC’s The View Co-Host
Alyssa Farah is a communications strategist and Founding Partner of &Partners, a boutique corporate consulting firm. Farah is the only person to have served as the top spokesperson for the President, Vice President and Secretary of Defense.
Legendary Journalist & News Anchor
One of the most renowned reporters of our time, Emmy-winning Dan Rather has experience and perspective few can match. He offers insight into world events and the significance of journalism today.
NYT Bestselling Author, Political Commentator & Cultural Critic
Molly Jong-Fast is a New York Times bestselling author, political commentator, and cultural critic known for her sharp wit, fearless honesty, and unwavering commitment to truth.
Political Economist & Professor, Brown University
Acclaimed for his bold predictions, from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine to the impacts of the Trump presidency to Brexit, Brown University professor Mark Blyth continues to pinpoint the key forces that shape our economic futures.
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.
2008 United States Vice-Presidential Candidate
Rosa Alicia Clemente is an award-winning organizer, speaker, political commentator, producer, independent journalist, scholar-activist and former vice presidential candidate.
New York Times Bestselling Author, USAF Veteran, Former GOP Congressman, Intelligence & AI Expert
With a background in public service, military intelligence, counter-terrorism, counter-information, counter-radicalization and entrepreneurship, Denver Riggleman brings a unique perspective to every endeavor he undertakes.
Former Chief of Staff to Paul Ryan
From his early days crafting President Reagan’s tax reforms to his recent role as Chief of Staff to Speaker Paul Ryan, David Hoppe has advised the most powerful Republicans in Congress.
Director, The Dickey Center, Dartmouth College
Daniel Benjamin, who is the Director of The Dickey Center at Dartmouth College and served as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the US State Department, has become the go to expert in assessing the complex terrorism trends.
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.
Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies. Featured as an influential politico, lawyer, and advocate by several media outlets, Rye has an unwavering commitment to ensuring positive change in politics.
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
Martha Raddatz is ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. She has covered national security, foreign policy and politics for decades.
Pop Icon & Economist
A pop icon, lawyer, former game show host, and brilliant economist, speaker Ben Stein discusses politics, the economy, and how an adopted child changed his life.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist & Author
Woodward is a journalistic icon who gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein broke the news of the Watergate scandal. The author of 21 bestsellers, he delivers the inside scoop on Washington.
CEO & President of The Education Trust
An inspiring educational leader and advocate, King’s own story is proof of the transformative power of education. He shares a passionate message about access to opportunity and America’s future.
Political & Social Activist
A leading voice in civil rights, speaker Al Sharpton is founder and president of the National Action Network, which supports community businesses and combats corporate racism.
Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity, Harvard Professor and Award-Winning Author
Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.
GRAMMY-Nominated Poet; Human & Civil Rights Activist; Filmmaker; Author of 16 Books
Kevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America today. Kevin has gone on to author 14 books, including When We Free The World, his new short essay collection about freedom in America.
CEO, Citizen University & Civic Evangelist
One of the country’s most sought-after speakers on citizen power, civic health, the future of democracy and American identity, civic evangelist Eric Liu celebrates shared values and challenges Americans to live up to them.
CNN Political Analyst
Gloria Borger is CNN's chief political analyst, appearing regularly on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Lead with Jake Tapper and across the network's primetime programs.
Former VP Candidate & Governor of Alaska
Known for the meteoric rise that captured hearts and minds worldwide, Sarah Palin is a passionate voice on faith and family who shares her vision for an energy independent, fiscally responsible and safe America.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author & Political Analyst
Few journalists in America’s history have had the impact on history and their craft as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Carl Bernstein. Drawing parallels between the past and the events of today, Bernstein provides invaluable context for our tumultuous times.
Co-Author, Notorious RBG & Senior Correspondent, New York Magazine
Irin Carmon is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a senior correspondent at New York magazine.
Public Intellectual & Best-Selling Author
Featured on NPR and MSNBC, Professor Dyson melds scholarly insight with contemporary culture and examines civil rights and race relations. This thought-provoking talks foster social change.
Host, Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman is the host and executive producer of the independent news program Democracy Now! She speaks on political, gender, human rights and economic issues as well as her book Breaking the Sound Barrier.
Civil Rights Activist & Politician
Presidential candidate and civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson is the voice of American activism. Called “the great unifier,” he has played a pivotal role for civil rights and economic and social justice.
White House Advisor on ISIS & the Middle East
One of the most respected experts on the Middle East, Robert Malley was the Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf Regions and Senior Advisor to the President for the Counter-ISIS campaign.
Chief of Staff to Chief Content Officer, Netflix
As Obama’s personal aide, Ferial Govashiri spent the past 10 years within arm’s length of one of the world’s most powerful leaders. She is now the Chief Of Staff to Chief Content Officer at Netflix.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Former Host of the Nightly Show
An Emmy Award winner, Wilmore is a comedic force on and off-screen, speaking out on diversity, politics, current events, culture and beyond.
Pollster, Bestselling Author & Founder of John Zogby Strategies
Hailed as the “Prince of Polling” and a "maverick predictor," John Zogby is a skilled pollster and trendspotter whose pioneering new technique, Tribal Analytics SM, is more predictive than traditional demographics.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
Former White House Senior Advisor
Rising from the depths of extreme poverty, Omarosa was the only African American senior advisor to the 45th President of the US Donald Trump and is one of the most dynamic keynotes in the speaking world today.
NBA Legend & NY Times Best Selling Author
A global icon that changed the game of basketball, Kareem is a Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner who now works to bring innovative educational opportunities to underserved communities.
Global Authority on Using Soft Power to Change Behavior, Forbes Columnist on Leadership Strategies & Fellow-in-Residence at the McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research, NYU
Penny Abeywardena is an award-winning public official and international columnist with a rapidly growing audience. She has learned a lot about how and why political and social progress happens — especially before and after courts and politicians get involved.
CNN Political Analyst & Anchor for theGrio
Natasha S. Alford an award-winning journalist, host and media executive driven by the
power of storytelling to inspire and change people’s lives.
Bridging the Divide
Honest, candid, reflective, and intelligent conversation from two forward-looking professionals. From the stories behind the headlines, to the ones you’ve never heard of, Maska and Farah will deliver the serious and light-hearted alike, with class.
Mississippi State Representative
The youngest African American ever elected to Legislature, Rep. Jeramey Anderson inspires and empowers audiences to make a difference by reaching their highest potential, and shares why education can help one succeed.
Co-Chair, Poor People’s Campaign & NYT Best-Selling Author
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is the President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach; Co- Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign; Bishop with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries; and Visiting Professor at Union Theological Seminary.
NYT Investigative Reporter, Host, The Coldest Case in Laramie Podcast & Author, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
In her hit podcast, The Coldest Case in Laramie, the first collaboration between Serial Productions and a reporter from The New York Times, Kim Barker opens the series by discussing the case that haunted her since childhood.
CNN's Chief Political Correspondent
Based in Washington, D.C., Dana Bash serves as CNN's lead reporter covering the activities of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Israeli Foreign Minister
Renowned for his efforts in the ongoing peace process in the Middle East, Shlomo Ben-Ami was a key participant in Israel-Palestinian peace talks and now speaks on Middle Eastern affairs.
Author, Activist, Educator & Historian
As co-founder of the Free South Africa Movement, Berry helped to end apartheid. Today, she is one of the most respected activists in the cause of civil rights, gender equality and social justice.
Award-Winning Historian & Author
Called "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek, Michael Beschloss served as NBC News' first Presidential Historian.
Award-Winning Journalist & Author of The Movement
Clara Bingham is an award-winning journalist and author whose work has focused on social justice and women’s issues. She is the author of four books.
The Highest Ranking & Only Diplomat to Resign from the Russian Foreign Ministry
Boris Bondarev is a career diplomat who has worked for the foreign ministry since 2002.
Environment Expert/Former Clinton Advisor
Ian Bowles is an energy innovator with experience in foreign policy, state regulation and clean energy entrepreneurship. He served as an environmental advisor for President Bill Clinton.
Democratic Political Strategist
The first African-American to run a major presidential campaign, Brazile is a CNN commentator and served as interim chairperson of the DNC.
Founder of Eurasia Group
Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm, and the author of Every Nation for Itself, The End of the Free Market and Superpower.
Author & Professor
Corey Brettschneider has studied and taught politics and constitutional law for nearly all of his adult life. Corey has written and taught in Brown's political science department and his focus has been on issues central to our democracy.
Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter
LaTosha Brown is an award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, Cultural Activist and Artist, and Connector. She is a nationally recognized, “go-to” expert in Black Voting Rights and Voter Suppression.
Dean of Harvard’s Renowned Radcliffe Institute
Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian, dean of Harvard’s renowned Radcliffe Institute, and pathbreaking leader in higher education.
Educator & Congressional Candidate
Tierney Cahill is an award winning educator that inspires audiences around the country with her experience of running for Congress as a sixth grade teacher.
President of Colombia (2010-2014; 2014-2018)
Recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the world, Juan Manuel Santos was the President of Colombia, from 2010 to 2018, where he ushered in a new era of prosperity, peace, equity, and education throughout Colombia during his 2x tenure.
Canada’s 1st & Only Female Prime Minister
The first and only female prime minister of Canada, the RH Kim Campbell has spent her ground-breaking career shattering barriers for women, cultivating the next generation of leaders, and speaking out on human rights and the impact of climate change.
New York Times Bestselling Author & Political Analyst
Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, radio host, political analyst and a New York Times bestselling author. The Grift, an instant New York Times bestseller, was released in January 2024.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC’s Nightline
One of the most prominent Asian Americans in broadcast news, Juju Chang is the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20.
Conservative Political Commentator
Author of Out of the Barrio: Toward a New Politics of Hispanic Assimilation, speaker Linda Chavez has served as chairman of the National Commission on Migrant Education.
Civil Rights Leader
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., entrepreneur, global business leader, educator, chemist, civil rights leader, NAACP Life Member, syndicated columnist, theologian, and author is currently the President and CEO of the NNPA.
Author, Journalist, & Socio-Political Analyst
Award-winning multimedia journalist and former host of NPR's "News and Notes," speaker Farai Chideya founded PopandPolitics.com, an online journal for young Americans.
Washington Correspondent for the Daily Beast
As a former White House correspondent, speaker Eleanor Clift writes on the Washington power structure and the influence of women in politics, among other topics.
Anchor, Anderson Cooper 360°
As host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, speaker Anderson Cooper presents the news in an unconventional and wide-ranging format.
Washington Bureau Chief, Mother Jones Magazine
David Corn is a Fox News Channel contributor and the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine. He writes on a host of subjects, including politics, the White House, and Congress.
Former Mayor of New York City
Managing a crisis is never easy. But trying to handle one of the worst to hit a major city in a century is almost unimaginable—unless you’re former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Counsel to the President of the United States from July 1970 to April 1973
John Dean served as Counsel to the President of the United States from July 1970 to April 1973. Before becoming White House counsel at age thirty-one, he was the chief minority counsel to the Judiciary Committee of the US House of Representatives.
Leading Health Policy Journalist
Susan Dentzer is the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, the nation's leading peer-reviewed journal focused on the intersection of health, healthcare, and health policy in the United States and internationally.
Former Mayor of Miami
As former mayor, speaker Manny Diaz transformed Miami from a poor, crime-ridden, and economically stagnant city to a flourishing metropolis with a hurtling skyline.
New York Times Columnist & Pulitzer Prize-Winner
Maureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary and author of three New York Times best sellers, became an Op-Ed columnist in 1995. In August 2014, she also became a writer for The Times Magazine.
China Expert, Millennial Explorer & Cultural Futurist
Zak Dychtwald is a writer and consultant, and has traveled extensively throughout five continents to explore what makes people and cultures tick while searching for glimpses into the future.
Former Social Secretary for the Obama White House
Deesha Dyer is a philanthropist, award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert.
Political Strategist, Social Activist & Writer
Marcia L. Dyson has been hailed as one of our nation's foremost religious figures. Using her special brand of wisdom, Rev. Dyson's speeches address issues on race, gender inequality, and other national concerns.
Former Health Policy Advisor to President Obama
Speaker Steven Eastaugh is a nationally acclaimed speaker, consultant, and agent of change who helps organizations navigate ObamaCare and changes to healthcare.
Former US Congressman, Professor at Princeton University
As a Congressman, Mickey Edwards led House Republican leadership as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He is now a lecturer at Princeton, political columnist and author of Reclaiming Conservatism.
Historian / Biographer / Teacher
Grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, David Eisenhower is a political scientist and historian with great insight into American history and the leaders who shaped it. He is the author of Eisenhower: At War.
Acclaimed Author & Expert on Strategic Leadership
Through The Eisenhower Group, Inc, a company she founded more than thirty years ago, Ms. Eisenhower has used her extensive domestic and geopolitical experience to help Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies untangle the issues they face in meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Leadership Expert, Philanthropist & Great-Grandson of President Eisenhower
Merrill Eisenhower, a highly accomplished business executive, boasts a robust career encompassing business operations, business innovations, and international business.
NYT Correspondent & Filmmaker
Adam Ellick is a Senior Video Journalist at The New York Times known primarily for “Class Dismissed: Malala’s Story.” Ellick has visited more than 70 countries, often earning a front row seat to historic events.
Founding Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University
Jeffrey A. Engel is founding director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and Professor in the Clements Department of History.
Political Activist & Radio Personality
Anita Perez Ferguson has been a political voice for 15 years as the past president of the National Women’s Political Caucus. She discusses women in politics, election reform and diversity on NPR and Latina Style.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & One of the Nation's Most Respected Political Journalists
Franklin Foer, one of the nation's most respected political journalists, is a staff writer at the Atlantic. For seven years, he was the editor of the New Republic magazine.
World-Leading Expert on Climate Solutions
Dr. Jonathan Foley is a world-renowned environmental scientist and author. His work is focused on understanding our changing planet, and finding new solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources we all depend on.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
James Forman, Jr. started the Maya Angelou Public Charter School and is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School. He also worked as a law clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor of the U.S. Supreme Court and is a Pulitzer Prize Winning Author.
New York Times Bestselling Author & James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University
One of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. is an author, political commentator, public intellectual and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience.
Intersectional Activist & Co-Founder of March For Our Lives
X González (they/them) is a gun-violence prevention activist born and raised in Parkland, Florida. A survivor of the Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School shooting, X became a leading voice in the gun-violence prevention movement.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist & Commentator
Ellen Goodman's Pulitzer Prize-winning commentary appears in more than 400 newspapers. Humorous and perceptive, her syndicated columns keep a close eye on American culture, relationships, and social change.
Award Winning Media Strategist, Social Justice Champion & Counter-Disinformation Expert
Jehmu Greene is a powerhouse media strategist and social justice champion, having spent decades on the frontlines of change.
Global Chief Economist at Kroll & Financial Times Columnist
Renowned for her stunning early economic predictions, global economist Megan Greene examines the intersection of macroeconomics, financial markets and politics—providing illuminating insights and forecasts for your industry and business.
Former White House Press Secretary for Donald Trump
Stephanie Grisham is a public relations specialist and television pundit with over 15 years of experience at the highest levels of government and media relations. She is one of just 31 people in American history to hold the title of White House Press Secretary.
Professor & Writer
Melissa Harris-Perry is a college professor and an award winning writer, speaker, and media host.
Award-Winning Political Journalist & White House Correspondent
Award-winning journalist John Harwood is a widely-respected nonpartisan expert in presidential politics and an admired voice in American homes renowned for his compelling explorations into headline-grabbing events.
Award-Winning American Historian, Bestselling Author & Journalist
Best-selling author, prize-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer and cultural historian Wil Haygood tells the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African-Americans.
Critical Media Literacy Scholar, Author, University Lecturer of History and Media Studies
Nolan Higdon is an author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored National Judge.
Founder of the Brown Moses Blog and Bellingcat
Eliot Higgins is an award-winning investigative journalist and founder of the Brown Moses Blog and Bellingcat. His inquiries have revealed extraordinary findings such as the downing of flight MH17 in Ukraine.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & Author of Here All Along
Drafting some of the most memorable speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.
Former White House Press Secretary and Senior Advisor to Former President Biden, Author, Activist & Media Personality
Karine Jean-Pierre is the former Press Secretary and Special Advisor to former President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. She is the first Black person and first openly queer person to serve as the White House Press Secretary and is the longest serving female in this role.
Political and Social Activist
An award-winning journalist, communications specialist, and former NAACP National Youth Director, Jeff is as comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind the scenes as an activist and corporate strategist.
President and CEO of Edgeworth Economics
As the President and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, John Johnson led the company to become the world’s premier economic consulting firms. He is known for explaining sophisticated concepts in a straightforward manner.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter & Author
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times, David Cay Johnson is the author of Free Lunch and Perfectly Legal, where he breaks down the wealth of information on disparities of the US tax system.
Political Analyst, Best-Selling Author & Emmy-Nominated Investigative Reporter
Brian J. Karem is an award-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated reporter and author of seven books. Brian is a veteran White House correspondent and former senior correspondent for Playboy Magazine.
Acclaimed Author & Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post
Yaakov Katz is the Former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and author of Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power.
U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios
Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist and news anchor who brings an instinctively global perspective to her observations on American politics and global affairs – a result of having grown-up living and traveling all over the Middle East, as well as reporting from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. throughout her career.
CNN National Security Analyst & Former Assistant Secretary at DHS
Juliette Kayyem currently serves as the Robert and Renee Belfer Lecturer in International Security at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government where she is Faculty Director of the Homeland Security Project.
Former US Representative, Rhode Island
Patrick Kennedy was a Representative from Rhode Island to the US House of Representatives. He now works as a mental health advocate and speaks about mental health, healthcare and many other related issues.
Professor of Sociology and American Studies, Princeton University; Co-Author of Sexual Citizens
Shamus Khan is the Willard Thorp professor of sociology and American Studies at Princeton University. He writes on culture, inequality, gender and elites.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Executive Public Policy Storyteller & Convener
Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. He is a recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, and his analysis and opinion-writing has been featured in many publications.
Correspondent, NPR Washington Desk
Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazine programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Renowned Public Opinion Researcher & Pollster
A communications professional, Frank Luntz is the author of Words the Work: It’s Not What You Say It’s What People Hear that examines the art of language and how word choice can change the course of history.
Best-Selling Author & Community Activist
Author of the New York Times best-seller All Souls, Michael Patrick MacDonald shares his remarkable story of survival and redemption while examining the relationship between poverty and class he witnessed growing up in South Boston.
President of Argentina (2015 - 2019)
Mauricio Macri was President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019. He was the three-time President of Boca Juniors Football Club and featured twice as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine in 2016 and 2018.
Comedian
Star of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill Maher is one of today’s most politically astute comedians. His unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him respect and admiration.
Racial & Cultural Economics Expert
Provocative and progressive, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, is an economist, author, commentator and the 15th President of Bennett College for Women. She speaks on the economic impact of race, culture, and gender.
Former Treasurer of the United States
Rosario Marin firmly believes that "of him to whom much is given, much is expected." She served as the highest-ranking Latina in the Bush Administration and the first U.S. Treasurer born outside of the country.
Son of Thurgood Marshall & Public Safety Sec.
The son of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice, John W. Marshall began his career in public safety as a state trooper and has since served as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety.
Host of NPR’s "Tell Me More"
The host of NPR's "Tell Me More," Martin has spent more than 25 years as a journalist. Her inquisitive nature and passion for the latest groundbreaking topics make Martin an informative keynote speaker.
Host & Managing Editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered
A dynamic and influential voice on the intersection of politics, social justice and race, Martin gives a voice to the voiceless and speaks truth to power on the issues of the day.
Environmental Policy Expert & Former EPA Deputy Administrator
Janet McCabe is an accomplished environmental policy expert with a distinguished career in public service, law, and academia.
Mother of Michael Brown
McSpadden is the mother of Michael Brown, the slain Missouri teen who was killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson following an altercation at a convenience store in St. Louis city in August 2014.
Expert on Interfaith, Interracial & Multicultural Experiences
Samira K. Mehta is the Director of Jewish Studies and an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections religion, culture, and gender.
Anchor, The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer and attorney. He serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for MSNBC, covering the Justice Department, Supreme Court, FBI, prominent court cases and national legal issues.
Writer, Journalist, Rabbi, Meditation Teacher & Scholar of Religion
Jay Michaelson is a writer & journalist, rabbi & meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and scholar of religion.
CNN Global Affairs Analyst & Middle East Expert
After years of shaping US policy in the Middle East as an advisor to the State Department, speaker Aaron David Miller is currently Vice-President for New Initiatives and Director of the Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Actor / Comedian / Humorist
More than just a brilliant comedic actor who has appeared in Seinfeld and Pretty Woman, Miller is also a contributing humorist for The Weekly Standard where he displays his true colors as a political everyman.
Disability Rights Advocate, Former United States Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
Sara Minkara is a world-renowned, in-demand speaker and visionary who masterfully shatters conventional wisdom about leadership, disability, and human potential.
President of National Urban League
In a distinguished professional career that has spanned 25 years, Marc Morial has served as one of the most accomplished servant-leaders in the nation.
Political Impressionist
Morris uses satire to impersonate today's most prominent personalities in politics and pop culture. Creating a one-man press conference, the "living cartoon" has become a favored guest on multiple shows.
Former White House Chief of Staff
With more than a decade of government service, Mick Mulvaney has been at the forefront of U.S. economic policymaking and politics at the highest levels. Most recently, he was President Trump’s White House Chief of Staff for more than a year.
2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner & Editor-in-Chief of Novaya Gazeta
Dmitry Muratov is a Russian journalist who, as editor in chief of the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was a vocal advocate for an independent press and known for investigating abuses of power. In 2021 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, cited for his “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.”
Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law
Melissa Murray knows the transformational power of women’s rights and gender justice. As a leading scholar of constitutional law and reproductive rights and justice, she researches and writes about the structures, systems, and institutions.
Syndicated Columnist
Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington Post Writers Group and appears in nearly 200 papers including The Chicago Tribune and The San Francisco Chronicle.
Former Asst Secretary, Secondary & Elementary Ed
Susan B. Neuman is a professor of early childhood and literacy and chair of the Teaching and Learning Department at the New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Award-Winning Diversity Activist, Changemaker & Political Commentator
Subject of the #1 Netflix film WHITE HOT: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch Ben is known for his transformative work in culture, politics, and entertainment.
Israeli Historian, Author & Politician
Statesman, historian, and parliamentarian, Ambassador Michael Oren has devoted his life to serving Israel and the Jewish people around the world.
English Interpreter for Mikhail Gorbachev
The principal English interpreter for Mikhail Gorbachev & Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze, Palazchenko participated in all US-Soviet ministerial and summit meetings leading to the end of the Cold War.
First Female White House Chief Information Officer
Theresa Payton is a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity, making history as the first female White House Chief Information Officer, under President George W. Bush.
Co-Host, Pod Save America
Dan Pfeiffer is a former White House communications director, noted political and digital strategist, Pod Save America co-host, CNN contributor, and best-selling author.
Former Deputy Secretary of Energy
From 2009 to 2014, Daniel Poneman served as Deputy Secretary of Energy and is currently a Senior Fellow with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
Award-Winning Russian Journalist & Author
Vladimir Pozner is a journalist and bestselling author, unafraid to take on controversial stories. Named the “Voice of Moscow” by CNN, Pozner is a foremost authority on Russian and Western relations.
Award-Winning Journalist & Author of The Family Roe
For more than twenty years, Joshua Prager, a former senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, has written about historical secrets. His work has shed new light on our cultural touchstones.
Macroeconomist, Geopolitical Finance Expert, Bestselling Author & Founder Prinsights Global
A former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Nomi Prins, PhD, is one of the highest ranking Wall Street insiders to publicly critique the synergies between banking and politics. She is a TV commentator and author.
Opinion Columnist for The Washington Post
Catherine Rampell writes a twice-weekly, nationally syndicated opinion column for The Washington Post. She covers economics, public policy, politics, and culture, with a special emphasis on data-driven journalism.
Attorney, Trayvon Martin & Michael Brown Family
Known for her representation of the Trayvon Martin family, Jasmine Rand excels in the civil rights arena. Rand is currently scheduled to provide lectures worldwide on her I Am the Change World Tour.
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Improvisational actor John Ratzenberger gained international fame as the character "Cliff" in the NBC phenomenon Cheers. He has enjoyed success as a screenwriter, director, producer, and Emmy-nominated actor.
Award-Winning Scholar & Professor of Political Science at Brown University.
Melvin Rogers is an award-winning scholar and stands as a distinguished academic renowned for his insightful contributions to the discourse on race and democracy within the realms of American culture and politics.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Columnist
Tina Rosenberg is co-writer of the New York Times "Fixes" column and author of Join the Club: How Peer Pressure Can Transform the World.
Award-Winning Journalist
Speaker Josh Rushing has gone from US Marine Corps Captain to military correspondent and analyst for Al Jazeera English to author of Mission Al Jazeera.
Political Analyst, Author & Entrepreneur
Known for understanding of American politics and culture, speaker Leslie Sanchez founded Impacto Group, a communications and market research firm.
Academy-Winning Actress & Activist
An acclaimed actress, speaker Susan Sarandon is also an activist who supports efforts to relieve hunger, promote women's issues, assist children in need and prevent HIV/AIDS.
16th US Surgeon General
A former US Surgeon General who created the first government-released report on obesity, speaker David Satcher works to eliminate racial disparities in healthcare.
Economic Forecaster
Peter Schiff is the CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital. He is one of the few widely known economists to have spoken about the financial crisis of 2008 before it began.
New York Post Columnist & Author of The Canceling of the American Mind
Rikki Schlott is a free speech activist, a columnist for the New York Post, co-author of a bestselling book—The Canceling of the American Mind--and a political commentator.
Journalist, Author & Interviewer/Founder of What Will It Take Movements
Marianne Schnall is a widely published writer whose work has appeared in O, Marie Claire, TIME, CNN, Forbes, and many other media outlets. She is the founder of Feminist.com and What Will It Take Movements.
Pulitzer-Winning Columnist
A Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist known for her honest and heartfelt take on the realities of life, speaker Connie Schultz lures readers with her astute observations and wit.
Prominent Israeli Political Leader & Trailblazer
Ayelet Shaked is a prominent Israeli political leader and a trailblazer in Israeli politics. She made history as Israel’s first female Minister of the Interior and the second female Minister of Justice.
Former Senior White House Official, CNN Political Contributor & Co-Host of the Trailblaze Podcast
Jamal Simmons has been at the nexus of politics and media for three decades. He is currently a Political Commentator on CNN and Co-Host of the TralBlaze Podcast on Politicon.
Political Commentator & TV Personality
From his conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation, Tavis Smiley—broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist—has emerged as an outstanding voice for change.
Former US Ambassador to NATO (2021-2024)
Ambassador Julianne Smith is a distinguished national security expert with over two decades of experience in U.S. and European defense policy, transatlantic relations and geostrategic risk.
Former Campaign Manager for Hillary Clinton
The first Hispanic woman to run a presidential campaign, attorney Solis Doyle explores politics, the rise of women and minorities in politics and issues affecting Hispanic Americans.
NPR Special Correspondent
The first woman to anchor a nightly news program, speaker Susan Stamberg spent 14 years as co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered."
Former Chairman of the RNC & Former Lt. Governor of Maryland
When he was elected Lt. Governor of Maryland in 2003, Michael Steele made history as the first African American elected to statewide office; and again with his subsequent chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in 2009.
Former Talk Show Host & Comedian
A talented humorist and the former Emmy-winning host of The Daily Show, speaker Jon Stewart entertains audiences with his witty commentary on political and national issues.
Renowned Broadcaster, Author & Host, On Shifting Ground, NPR Veteran
Journalist and author Ray Suarez hosts On Shifting Ground, a radio program syndicated on NPR and PRX stations across the U.S.
Maryland's 1st Female Lt. Governor
As Maryland's first female Lieutenant Governor, speaker Kathleen Kennedy Townsend has worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Whistleblower
Olivia Troye is a risk management and national security executive whose most recent role was serving as the Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, and White House Coronavirus Task Force Advisor to the Vice President of the United States.
Award Winning Actress & Inspirational Speaker
Best known for her role as "Maggie O'Connell" in the Emmy Award-winning CBS series Northern Exposure, Janine Turner is an acclaimed actress, civic engagement advocate and conservative commentator.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
Founding Director, Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice
Professor of the Practice at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Founder and Director of the Center for Faith and Justice at Georgetown University, Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer and speaker, public theologian, and justice advocate.
Former US Representative, Author & Political Commentator
Joe Walsh is a former IL Congressman elected to Congress in the TEA Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, Walsh became 1 of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the U.S.
Managing Partner, China India Institute
As Managing Partner of the China India Institute, Wang draws from her experience to help clients build viable global presences. She has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, among others.
Television News Journalist
A senior correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, speaker Margaret Warner interviews policymakers and leaders on such topics as foreign politics and health.
Columnist & Law Professor
The recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Award," speaker Patricia J. Williams is the author of Seeing a Color-Blind Future.
Award-Winning Economist
An award-winning economist, author, and professor, speaker Walter Williams expounds on issues ranging from public policy and taxation to government and free society.
Political Analyst, Social Justice Activist & Creator of Sunday Civics Podcast
Recognizing the need for civics education and engagement in an accessible format, L. Joy Williams created the hit show and podcast Sunday Civics to teach civics using the current political landscape.
Public Intellectual, Author & CNN Commentator
Theo Wilson is a founding member of the Denver Slam Nuba team, who won the 2011 National Poetry Slam. Wilson is the executive director of Shop Talk Live, Inc. The organization uses the barbershop as a staging ground for community dialogue and healing.
Contributing Writer for The New Yorker & Award-Winning Author of Between Two Fires
Joshua Yaffa is a contributing writer for The New Yorker, where he covers Russia and Ukraine and Western policy in the region.
Co-Founder of Vox.com
A pioneering political blogger since the Internet Dark Ages of 2002, Matthew Yglesias co-founded the popular Vox.com in 2014 where he currently works as a senior correspondent covering politics and economic policy and hosts The Weeds podcast.
Former White House National Climate Advisor & Leading Authority on the Clean Energy Economy
Ali Zaidi served as Assistant to the President of the United States and National Climate Advisor. In this role, he led the White House Climate Policy Office, which coordinated policy development and the U.S. government’s overall strategy on climate and clean energy.
Geopolitical Strategist
Peter combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help clients best prepare for an uncertain future.
Founder of the Arab American Institute
Speaker James Zogby is founder and president of Arab American Institute and hosts the award-winning Viewpoint with James Zogby.