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Middle East Analyst, Author, Negotiator and Former Advisor to Republican and Democratic Secretaries of State on Arab-Israeli negotiations, 1978-2003; Global Affairs Analyst with CNN
Aaron David Miller is currently the Vice President for New Initiatives and a Distinguished Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Between 2006 and 2008, he was a…
Investigative Journalist and Author of 3 New York Times Best Sellers, Former Wall Street Journal Editorial Writer, and President of the American Media Institute
Richard Miniter is an award-winning investigative journalist, bestselling author, radio host, public speaker and world traveler. He is the author of two New York Times best selling books on terrorism,…
Television Journalist, Anchor, Reporter and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC
Andrea Mitchell, the veteran NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, is also the host of MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports
Legal & Investigative Anchor and Correspondent, NBC News
After two decades with ABC News, Cynthia McFadden recently joined NBC News as a senior legal and investigative correspondent contributing to all NBC platforms. Her distinguished work has won many…
Bringing Author/Activist W.E.B. Du Bois to life in an inspiring show
Starring Art McFarland as W. E. B. Du Bois and Petronia Paley as his wife, The Most Dangerous Man In America (W. E. B. Du Bois) will also feature Arthur…
Journalist and Correspondent for ABC News and National Public Radio
Michel McQueen Martin is a correspondent for ABC News. Prior to joining ABC News, she spent more than a decade covering politics and policy for The Wall Street Journal and…
Former CBS Weatherman, TV Personality & Author of "Change in the Weather: Life After Stroke"
CBS journalist and popular television news personality, Mark McEwen served for many years in a variety of high profile positions, including anchoring "CBS This Morning" and serving as weather and…
Former Moderator of Lead Story on the BET Network and Author
Whether it’s on television, radio, before audiences, or one-on-one, Cheryl Martin is passionate about being an effective communicator. During this exciting season of life, Cheryl’s desire is to cultivate every…
Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality, Author of "Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith"
Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview newsmakers ranging from multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is…
Poet, Community Activist, Journalist, Media Personality & Politician
A two-time Emmy Award-winner for his reporting, Felipe Luciano was America's first Puerto Rican television anchor. He is the founder and chairman of the Young Lords Party, a member of…
Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Women's Health & Wellness Advocate
Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight…
Radio Show Host and Motivational Life/Executive Coach, LOHAS Leader!
Coach Marjorie Lynn Johnson is a certified Master Life/Executive Coach trained by the founders of the coaching industry, The Coaches Training Institute. The Coach Lynn Show has broadcast over 100 national…
Comedian and Host on SIRIUS XM's Blue Collar Radio
For 28 years, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances on every late night show ever made. From…
Political Satirist & Host of HBO's "Real Time"
Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark…
New York Style Guru. Former Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear"; Fashion Expert and Author of the book "The Truth About Style"
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She was best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The…
Host, Extra, America's Best Dance Crew
Mario Lopez is the host of Extra, the Emmy Award–winning entertainment news program.This is Lopez’s eighth consecutive season as the show’s host, after co-hosting Extra's weekend edition since January 2007.…
Author, "The Man from Essence"; Co-Founder, Essence Magazine
Edward Lewis is co-founder of Essence Communications Inc. During his 35 years as Chairman, CEO and Publisher, he nurtured Essence into a media powerhouse, addressing the needs of black women.…
Journalist and Political Pundit. She is the national political correspondent for National Public Radio and also a contributor at Fox News Channel
Mara Liasson is the national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Liasson provides extensive coverage of…
Social Critic & Intellectual
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is one of the leading intellectual voices in the country. He is the host of HuffPost Live and BET News, as well as a political contributor…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, Nicholas Kristof is an extraordinary thinker, human rights advocate, and chronicler of humanity. A seasoned journalist, he has traveled the…
Founder and Editor, The Weekly Standard and Political Analyst, ABC News
William Kristol is founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, the influential journal of politics and ideas located in Washington, D.C. He is also a regular panelist on Fox News…
Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Lawyer, Radio Talk Show, Host and Television Commentator
Ronald Kuby earned a BA in Cultural Anthropology and History at the University of Kansas in 1975 and earned his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School in 1983. Mr. Kuby…
TV Journalist, Producer, Narrator and News Anchor; Currently the scorekeeper/announcer for National Public Radio comedy/quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! & Through the Decades, a documentary-style
An Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, multimedia production company president, and grass-fed cattle rancher, Bill Kurtis is celebrating his 45th anniversary in the field…
Journalist and Author with a special focus on the media. He is the host of Fox News Channel's Media Buzz program, and the successor to Fox News Watch
Howard Kurtz currently serves as host of Fox News Channel's (FNC) "MediaBuzz" (Sundays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET). Based in Washington, D.C., he joined the network in July 2013 and debuted…
Co-Host of "CBS This Morning" and Editor-At-Large of O, The Oprah Magazine
Gayle King is a co-host of “CBS This Morning,” and editor-at-large of the award-winning O, the Oprah Magazine. King previously hosted “The Gayle King Show,” a live, weekday television interview…
Host of Ora.TV. Former Host of 'Larry King Live'
In his trademark shirtsleeves and suspenders, Larry King leans into the microphone on CNN's top-rated show, looks guests squarely in the eye and poses questions both probing and disarmingly simple.…
Cultural Critic, Journalist, Activist, and Thought Leader
Bakari Kitwana is a journalist, activist and political analyst whose commentary on politics and youth culture have been seen on the CNN, FOX News (the O’Reilly Factor), C-Span, PBS (The…
Television Anchor, Legal Analyst, Trial Attorney, Actor & Best-Selling Author. Married to William Bratton, former chief of the LA Police Department and NYC Police Department
Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. A dynamic…
Contributing Editor, Roll Call and Commentator, FOX News
Morton Kondracke has been a journalist for nearly 50 years, 45 of them in Washington, and has covered nearly every phase of American politics and foreign policy. He's done so…
Governor of Ohio, Former 2016 Republican Party Presidential Candidate
John Kasich believes in the power of the individual—and their indefatigable ability to bring about historical change in this country, issuing forth an era of renewal destined to leave a…
Host of the Minnesota Public Radio Show "A Prairie Home Companion"
One of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, Garrison Keillor is a writer and humorist best known for his popular live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion,…
Broadcast Journalist
Greg Kelly is back as the co-host of Good Day New York after anchoring the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news anchor from July 2012 to January 2013. He joined…
Former US Ambassador to the UN Social & Economic Council
Alan Keys former Reagan Administration official, Alan L. Keyes was born in New York, son of a US Army Sergeant. He is recognized as a leader in the Conservative movement…
Pioneering Activist, Advertising Researcher, Filmmaker & Writer
Jean Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. Her films, lectures, and television…
Sportscaster who works for NBC Sports after working 10 years with CBS Sports
Andrea Joyce joined CBS Sports in August 1989 and serves as a host of At The Half and The CBS Sports Show, the Network's sports anthology series. She is also…
Keynote Speaker and Media Expert. Dr. Gregory Jantz is recognized as the founder of the whole-person care model
Today, more than ever, people long to hear the voice of hope, and that is precisely what Dr. Gregory Jantz represents to thousands. Audiences know him through his books, his…
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Public Thinker and Author
Eugene Jarecki is an award-winning filmmaker, public thinker, and author. His latest film, The House I Live In is the definitive film on the failure of America's drug war, but…
President, Women's Media Center, Association; Former Award-Winning TV Anchor
Carol Jenkins is an award-winning writer, producer and media consultant. She is a sought-after speaker and writer on issues relating to the media, specifically the participation of women and people…
Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & Field
Michael Johnson is a four-time Olympic track and field gold medalist, nine-time World Champion and world record holder. During his 11-year career, Michael established a record of 13 Olympic and…
Multi-Media Journalist and Innovative Business Leader
A respected multi-media journalist and innovative business leader, Roy S. Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group/Al.com as Director, Sports, in April 2014. He successfully leads a team of digital journalists…
MSNBC Contributor and White House Correspondent for The Grio
Jeff Johnson is an award-winning journalist, social activist and political commentator, and author. From his celebrated conversations with marquee world figures in the political, business and entertainment arenas to his…
Fox News Host & Journalist
Laura Ingraham is the most listened-to woman in political talk radio in the United States. "The Laura Ingraham Show" is heard on hundreds of stations nationwide and has been addicting…
Chief investigative correspondent, Yahoo News, and author, specializing in national security, terrorism, money and politics
Michael Isikoff joined "Newsweek" as an investigative correspondent in June 1994, covering the Whitewater scandal and other national issues. He is a news analyst for MSNBC and a frequent guest…
Politician and Former Member of the United States House of Representatives
Elizabeth Holtzman, a former New York congresswoman who played an active role in the Richard Nixon impeachment hearings. Holtzman was just 32 years old when she was elected to Congress,…
Nationally Known Author and Lifelong Civil Rights Activist; One of the Founders of the New Left
David Horowitz was one of the founders of the New Left in the 1960s and an editor of its largest magazine, Ramparts. He is the author, with Peter Collier, of…
Politician, Author and Former Governor of Arkansas
Mike Huckabee was the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 until 2007, becoming one of the longest serving Governors in his state’s history, and was only the fourth Republican elected…
Hollywood Producer, best known for his blockbuster films "House Party," "Boomerang" and "Bebe Kids"
Warrington Hudlin is a media community organizer, celebrated filmmaker, film curator, and Internet producer. His creative work challenges the false dichotomy between social concerns and popular entertainment. Warrington Hudlin is…