Politics & Government

On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President – a historic achievement as the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American…

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He…

"In a crisis moment, showing some empathy gets people to follow you." – Roger Ferguson

As Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter led the Pentagon to launch game-changing initiatives and embrace innovative practices to ensure the Defense Department wins today’s fights and prepares for tomorrow’s challenges.

A veteran of business and government who—along with former Senator Alan Simpson—was appointed by President Obama to co-chair America's debt reduction commission, Erskine Bowles is.

One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.

David Cameron shares his experiences in leadership at an extraordinary and tumultuous time in global affairs.

Focused on four major crises-the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change and the Fourth Industrial Revolution– Mark Carney shares his insights into lessons learned and economic opportunities…

A renowned leader whose advice is sought by America’s top policy makers, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret.) provides an unflinching assessment on the leadership challenges that face complex organizations.

The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between…

One of America’s most successful public-sector executives and one of the boldest innovators in health care and education, Bobby Jindal brings to life the lessons learned from a career in…

Tony Blair works passionately to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Dr. Ernest Moniz is a renowned expert on biosecurity, energy policy, and the climate crisis. he is founder of the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), a non-profit clean energy think tank,…

Kay Bailey Hutchison is a business woman and public servant with more than 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She served in the U.S. Senate for…

Former United States Senator and Ambassador to China, Max Baucus is a leading voice on business, public policy, and international affairs. In his years as an elected official and diplomat,…

Ben Ginsberg is a nationally known political law advocate with 38 years’ experience representing participants in the political process. His clients have included political parties, political campaigns, candidates, members of…

Bari Weiss is a journalist and the author of “How to Fight Anti-Semitism,” which won a 2019 National Jewish Book Award and a Natan Notable Book Award. From 2017 to…

What is the Ann Curry difference? She is more than a highly esteemed, award-winning journalist. Ann brings stories to life. Her reporting is raw, bold, and deeply personal, because she…

Jane Lute has dedicated her career to preventing terrorism, enhancing global stabilty and security, and helping those in crisis.  It says something about the times in which we live that…

Seasoned and award-winning journalist Isha Sesay, who spent 13 years at CNN International as an anchor and reporter, is the new CEO of OkayMedia, a media company dedicated to Black…

A top advisor to President Obama for nearly a decade and the former Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications Officer of McDonald's (2015-19), Robert Gibbs is a communication expert…

From editor to CEO, Tina Brown’s legendary career has been propelled by her talent for reinvention and leading organizations through extreme disruption. Her track record includes transforming Vanity Fair (increasing sales from…

Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th Secretary of State of the United States from January 21, 2009 until February 1, 2013, after nearly four decades in public service as…

H. R. McMaster was the 26th Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. He served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring…

Ban Ki-Moon was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016. Before becoming Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations.

Anand Giridharadas is the author of, most recently, “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World,” published by Knopf in 2018.

Valerie Jarrett is CEO and Board Member for the Obama Foundation and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She is the author of the New…

Avlon discusses America’s broken political system and shares with audiences tangible opportunities for constructive change.

Served as United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark The subject of the award-winning documentary series “I Am the Ambassador” Finance director of the 2009 Democratic National Committee A…

At a time when Americans feel more divided than ever before about politics, John Avlon and Margaret Hoover offer a much-needed example of how we can disagree agreeably.

Nationally-prominent economist Jared Bernstein joined the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities as a Senior Fellow in May 2011. The Center is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working…

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…

An accomplished speaker—Senor gave more than a hundred press briefings while serving in Iraq—Senor comes to the podium to discuss the current, ever-changing global political situation—from the Middle East, to…

With a sharp sense of humor and pointed wit rivaling anyone in the industry, Ana Kasparian has captivated viewers as host and producer of the online news show The Young Turks and…

Roger Cressey applies his knowledge and expertise from both corporate and government backgrounds to explain how today’s cyber security requirements extend beyond traditional IT networks. Movement toward the Internet of…

William K. Reilly is a Founding Partner of Aqua International Partners, LP, a private equity fund dedicated to investing in companies engaged in water and renewable energy, and a Senior…

When Nick Rasmussen stepped down from his role as director of the National Counterterrorism Center he was one of a handful of individuals who had been serving continuously in counterterrorism…

Though perhaps best-known for his tenure as White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci is an award-winning investor, entrepreneur, lawyer, and author.

Audiences might be surprised to hear former Governor John Kasich say that he's not very interested in politics. After listening to his impassioned thoughts on the state of our nation,…

With refreshing transparency, Carri Twigg offers a unique millennial voice at the intersection of politics and pop culture. Few individuals sit at that intersection with both expertise and experience –…

After serving nearly three years as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull possesses a unique and incredibly timely understanding of the current geopolitical moment.

Michael Moore is an Academy Award winner who’s legendary documentaries has been seen millions & caused social debate in the important issues of the day. He was born in Flint, Michigan,…

Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and seven other bestselling thrillers. He is also the host of the hit History Channel series Brad…

Marton brings over 30 years of journalistic experience for a unique discussion on the state of global politics and human rights. She speaks candidly about the role that the U.S.…

With an uncanny balance of candor and compassion, Rula Jebreal delivers an engaging program covering both the history and current events shaping culture, economics, and politics in the Middle East…

From an overview of presidential decision-making to pinpointing economic “risk centers” around the world, Donilon provides key insight into the issues that are impacting the U.S. today.

In an eye-opening conversation, Commissioner Kelly recounts his experience leading one of the largest—and most widely respected—police departments in the world. Having taken the helm post 9/11, at the height…

Retired Commissioner Ramsey is a revered voice in law enforcement and police-community relations across the country.

Richard “Rick” DesLauriers uses his two and a half decades of FBI work—including his on-the-ground experiences during the Boston Marathon Bombing, the hunt for notorious organized crime boss Whitey Bulger,…

Not many broadcasters can say they are on the air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, but that is exactly what Brian Kilmeade has been doing since…