<p>Noted progressive Sally Kohn and conservative Tara Setmayer bring their spirited debate from television broadcasts to live audiences to tackle some of the biggest issues of the day. In unique and engaging presentations, Kohn and Setmayer offer valuable insight and thought-provoking perspective on partisan issues ranging from climate change and Wall Street largesse to Black Lives Matter and tax cuts. Frequent sparring partners as Political Commentators on CNN, Kohn and Setmayer are as partisan as it gets—yet value relationships and civility over dogma, demonstrating that it is possible to “disagree without being disagreeable” with intelligence and humor.</p>
<p>Recognized as one of the leading progressive voices in America, CNN Political Commentator and Columnist for the <i>Daily Beast</i>, Sally Kohn is known for her provocative, candid commentary and humorous, nonconformist spin on today’s most important political, social and business issues. She is ranked by <i>Mediaite</i> as one of the 100 most influential pundits on television and by the <i>Advocate</i> as the 35th most influential LGBT person in the media.</p>
<p>ABC Political Contributor Tara Setmayer is known for her conservative perspective and no-nonsense commentary and analysis on political issues that impact America’s future. She has appeared on leading media outlets including ABC, FOX News, HBO, CNN, C-SPAN, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, and NPR. A former Communications Director on Capitol Hill, she previously served as a political trainer for GOPAC, a conservative organization specializing in educating, organizing and training grassroots Republicans aspiring to run for public office across the country.</p>
CNN Political Commentator and CNN Political Contributor
<ul><li><strong>Not Black & White: A Political Debate Of Reversed Roles</strong></li><li>What happens when CNN Political Commentator, noted progressive Sally Kohn and ABC Political Contributer and conservative Tara Setmayer switch roles—and each debate against their usual perspective? How will Sally attack climate change and praise Wall Street largesse? How will Tara defend Black Lives Matter and criticize tax cuts? Frequent sparring partners, both Sally and Tara are as partisan as it gets—yet value relationships and civility over dogma. As they poke holes in their own usual arguments and reflect on the experience of doing so, Sally and Tara show that even their ideas aren’t set in stone. Plus they demonstrate how to “disagree without being disagreeable” with intelligence and humor.</li></ul>