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Playwright, actor, and educator Anna Deavere Smith uses her singular brand of theatre to explore issues of community, character, and diversity in America. The MacArthur Foundation honored Smith with the “Genius”…

Whether on stage or screen, Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences. Sherri recently finished her last episode as co-host of The View after 600 episodes. During…

Dr. Armando González,  a.k.a Dr. Mondo, is the Founder & CEO of Cheatcode—a concierge mental wellness program that unlocks athletes, entertainers, and executives' peak mental performance. With a clientele ranging from…

Bestselling author of The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, Alice Schroeder has had a business career of unusual breadth as a corporate director, all-star securities analyst, tech CEO, regulator,…

Michelle Monaghan is an actress known for her roles in both Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, and Mission Impossible: III. Monaghan is currently in production for the action-thriller feature Black Site, from the producers of John Wick She most…

Attorney, DNA expert, and co-founder of The Innocence Project Barry Scheck is known for years of landmark litigation that set the standards for using DNA evidence in courts throughout the…

Shereen Marisol Meraji is an audio producer and reporter who has told stories with sound for twenty years, most recently as the co-host and senior producer of NPR’s critically acclaimed…

Novelist and Social Commentator Walter Mosley is one of the most versatile and admired writers working in any genre today. He is the author of more than 55 books, ranging from crime novels…

Award-winning, acclaimed filmmaker Dawn Porter has emerged in the entertainment industry as a leader in the art of storytelling; directing and producing critically acclaimed projects that have impacted generations of…

Joshua Cooper Ramo is Vice Chairman and Co-CEO of global advisory firm Kissinger Associates and a member of the boards of directors of Starbucks and FedEx. His clients include some…

A highly regarded global thinker, Nader Mousavizadeh advises some of the world’s leading corporations, investors, and decision-makers in government, delivering actionable macro strategies and solutions. He is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Macro Advisory Partners. With…

Shaniqua McClendon is a political strategist and sought-after speaker and commentator on media, politics, voting, and race. She is the Senior Political Director for Crooked Media (home to the popular podcast, Pod…

Forensic Accountant and Professor Kelly Richmond Pope has dedicated her career to confronting the challenges of white-collar crime. A Professor in the School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul University, Dr. Pope…

Jay Pharoah is an actor and stand-up comedian. With six seasons as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live, Pharoah is best known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity…

Alyssa Mastromonaco is the New York Times best-selling author of "Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?" and "So Here's The Thing," and co-host of Hysteria, Crooked Media's all-women produced podcast. She also contributes to Crooked Media's Pod…

Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers co-host the popular Pantsuit Politics podcast, where they hold intentional conversations that unpack politics, democracy, and the news. In 2019, Sarah and Beth co-authored “I Think…

Born in North Korea, human rights activist and TED Speaker Yeonmi Park grew up in a punishing society devoted to the worship of Kim Jong-Il. But at the age of…

Writer and content creator Dylan Marron has been described as a “modern Mister Rodgers for the digital age" by Jason Sudeikis. He hosts and produces the critically-acclaimed podcast Conversations with People Who Hate Me, a social experiment that…

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham is one of America's most prominent public intellectuals. A contributor to TIME and the New York Times Book Review, Meacham is a highly sought-after commentator,…

Desus Nice, co-host of The Bodega Boys, has been dominating the late-night game and podcast world. With his co-host Mero, Desus turned their Bronx-born friendship into a growing brand starting…

For over 40 years, Bob Mankoff has been the driving force of comedy and satire at some of the most honored publications in America, including The New Yorker and Esquire. He has…

Jen Sincero is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life. As a success coach and “motivational cattle…

CEO and Serial Entrepreneur Nancy Lublin has built and led some of the world’s most innovative and far-reaching nonprofits, including Crisis Text Line, Dress for Success, and DoSomething.org. Called one…

Aasif Mandvi is a Peabody award-winning actor, writer, creator, comedian, author, and producer. Widely known for his work as a correspondent on the multi-Emmy-winning, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Aasif has captivated audiences…

National Editor and Columnist for The Financial Times, Edward Luce is one of the paper’s most popular writers and “one of the finest journalists of our time.” A U.K. native, Oxford graduate, and former…

Dr. Nadia Lopez is an award-winning educator who became a viral sensation after one of her scholars named her "the most influential person in his life" in the popular blog Humans…

Ainissa Ramirez is a scientist who is best known as one of the world’s foremost science communicators—a “science evangelist,” as she calls it—with a message heard by millions. She is…

Amanda Little is a journalist writing about the environment and innovation. She is a professor of investigative journalism and science writing at Vanderbilt University and has a particular fondness for…

Idina Menzel is a powerhouse of talent: a singer, an actor in film and TV, a songwriter, a Broadway star, and a philanthropist. She rose to fame for her role…

Rebecca Nagle is an award-winning advocate, writer, and citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Her writing about Native representation and tribal sovereignty has been featured in The Washington Post, The Guardian, USA Today, Teen Vogue, The…

Former co-host of NPR’s Radiolab, Robert Krulwich is one of the most original and widely listened to broadcasters in the world. A winner of a Peabody Award, Radiolab has been praised throughout the…

Acclaimed actress and social activist Camryn Manheim found success on her own terms. Known for her Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning role on The Practice, Manheim is a fierce trailblazer on…

A Johns Hopkins foreign policy specialist and bestselling author, Michael Mandelbaum is known for his ability to explain the meaning and consequences of global developments and trends. The New York Times called…

Jason Mayden is making the world a better place – and making history while he does it. He is the CEO & Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an award-winning design &…

Sarah Knight is the bestselling author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck”, which have been published in more than thirty languages. All of the books in her No Fucks Given Guides series have been international bestsellers, including “Get…

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Native American scholar, and poet N. Scott Momaday has been hailed as “the dean of American Indian writers” by The New York Times. Hailed as the “consummate storyteller,”…

Busy Philipps is a New York Times Best-Selling author, actor, activist, writer, and previous late-night talk show host of Busy Tonight. Philipps served as executive producer on the show, alongside Tina Fey. Philipps can currently…

Eugene Linden is an award-winning writer and the author of several non-fiction books on science, technology, the environment, and humanity's relationship with nature. Some of his most notable book titles…

Artist and Designer Maya Lin interprets the natural world through the lens of history, politics, and culture. Her unique installations, architecture, and memorials, such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, become a…

Trixie Mattel is the stage name of Brian Michael Firkus, an American singer, actor, drag queen, and recognized “Skinny Legend.” Trixie is the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 3…

An 11-year NFL veteran , two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro-Bowl honoree, Malcolm Jenkins is a Safety for the New Orleans Saints, a multiple-year team captain, NFLPA Executive Committee Board…

Michael Higginbotham is a law professor, author, and international political consultant. Higginbotham has been described as "...conscientious, diligent and slow to anger - unless he perceives an injustice" (The Baltimore Sun).…

Jeff Goldblum is a stage, film, and television actor, as well as a musician. He is known for starring in some of the highest-grossing films of his era, such as…

David Gelles is a correspondent on the Climate desk at The New York Times, covering the intersection of public policy and the private sector. He spent eight years as a reporter…

Bestselling Author, Attorney, and Diplomat Caroline Kennedy was the 29th United States Ambassador to Japan. Nominated by President Barack Obama, she was the first female Ambassador to Japan. During her…

Thomas Friedman is the bestselling author of The World is Flat and New York Times foreign affairs columnist.He is renowned for his direct reporting and accessible analysis of complex issues shaping the world. According to Foreign Policy magazine, “Friedman doesn't…

Alicia believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve – to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An author, political strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded…

Four-time Grammy Award-winner, activist and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo is one of the most extraordinary voices in international music today. A creative force with 14 albums to her name, she has been called…

Internationally-renowned neuroscientist and biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher is a pioneer in the biology of human personality and the neurochemistry of leadership. As the Chief Scientific Advisor for Match.com and named one…

Laurie Garrett is an award-winning science writer and author. She is the only writer to have been awarded all of the “Three P’s” of journalism: The Peabody, Polk (twice), and…