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<p>In a world reeling from wars and conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, an economy in flux, and an unprecedented 2024 election season approaching in the U.S., Special Correspondent for BBC Studios Katty Kay brings a deeply informed perspective to the state of American politics, the economy and global affairs.</p><p>Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South Africa, Japan, Europe, and the U.S. throughout her career.

<p>Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl...tests you. </p><p>Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. A gutsy trailblazer, her resume is an impressive collection of “firsts” including America’s first Black woman combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine. She was also a diversity liaison officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps.

<p>A skilled communicator and political specialist, Michael Steele surveys the political landscape and provides his unique perspective on the top headlines of the day.</p><p>As a leader in the Republican Party and someone with strong ties to the Washington community, Mr. Steele has proven himself as a speaker who offers valuable insight on the hard-hitting topics of the day and the many benefits of fostering cooperation between government and faith-based organizations to help those in need.</p><p>Sworn in as Lt. Governor of Maryland in 2003, Mr.

<p>John Sileo left hi-tech consulting and became an entrepreneur to reclaim his greatest priority - being present for his family. Six successful years, a thriving $2M business and two precious daughters later, he lost it all to cybercrime.</p><p>Because the cybercriminal masked the crimes using John’s identity, Sileo was held responsible for the felonies committed. The losses destroyed his company, decimated his finances and consumed two years as he fought to stay out of jail.

<p>As a current Partner at One Better Ventures and the former CEO of Seventh Generation, John Replogle continues spreading sustainable business practices around the globe. A proven visionary, he helped to make Seventh Generation -- the leading brand of green cleaners, recycled toilet paper, and paper towels -- more stylish and innovative while beating the competition.</p><p>Replogle is also the former head of Burt&#39;s Bees, North America&#39;s #1 producer of natural personal care products, and he led the company&#39;s deepened commitment to human and environm

<p>"Nice Bike," Mark Scharenbroich&#39;s message of building strong workplace connections, resonates throughout the country, and has dramatically improved performance across numerous organizations. After a career spent in both education and industry, Scharenbroich discovered how the best organizations and leaders build a climate that encourages high performance at all employee levels.</p>

<p>Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. He is the acclaimed author of six books on energy and innovation, including most recently, <i>A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations</i>.</p><p>Bryce has given some 400 invited or keynote lectures to groups ranging from the Marines Corps War College to the Sydney Institute and a wide variety of associations, universities, and corporations. His books and articles have been translated into six languages.

<p>Robert Glennon is the go-to resource for any group that wants to understand why protecting our water supply is as much an economic issue as an environmental one.</p><p>With his deep grasp of the scientific, historical, economic and legal issues associated with America&#39;s water predicament, Robert gives audiences a comprehensive understanding of why a water shortage is imminent and what it will take to save the country&#39;s dwindling supply.</p><p>Robert expertly captured the tragedy and irony of the water crisis in his <i>New York Times<

<p>With his trademark panache, Derreck Kayongo tells his courageous story of survival, social entrepreneurship, and humanitarianism, and the life lessons he learned along the way. </p><p>From Ugandan refugee to successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Derreck’s journey inspires audiences to dream big. Through personable and articulate storytelling, he shares his visionary ideas for harnessing the power of observation and creative problem solving, applicable to any organization or community.

<p>Robert Stephens stimulates a spirit of ingenuity with insights on cultivating creativity and innovation as well as how to identify and harness future disruptive trends.</p><p>With $200, a bicycle and a subsequent collaboration with Best Buy, Robert Stephens, founder of Geek Squad, transformed the small, cryptic world of tech support into an accessible, profitable commodity.