Donna Brazile
<p>Author of the best-selling memoir<i> Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics</i>, her witty style and innovative political strategies have earned her the respect of colleagues as well as adversaries. </p><p>Inspired by participation in a successful political campaign at age 9, Donna Brazile holds a lifelong, fiery passion for political progress. She was honored to become the first African American to manage a presidential bid, leading Al Gore’s campaign in 2000.
Dr. Manny Alvarez
<p>Widely known as Dr. Manny, popular FOX News contributor, Manny Alvarez, M.D. has established himself as a distinguished medical expert and one of the most sought after doctors in the country. As senior managing health editor for Fox News and its affiliates, Alvarez offers expertise on a variety of top-rated shows including, Fox & Friends, Your World w/Cavuto, The Kelly File and the O’Reilly Factor.</p>
Peter Ricchiuti
<p>The award-winning business professor and Wall Street expert shares his informative and entertaining perspective on what’s ahead for the economy, and what the financial markets are telling us about the outlook for U.S. businesses. </p><p>Peter Ricchiuti has taught finance at Tulane University since 1986.
Christine Brennan
<p>Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for <em>USA Today</em>, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS <em>NewsHour, </em>and National Public Radio, a best-selling author, and a nationally-known speaker.
Michael Beschloss
Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian and the author of eight books, including the acclaimed New York Times best-sellers "The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945" and "Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 1964-1965".
Nina Easton
<p>One of the world’s leading interviewers, Nina Easton helps CEOs, global leaders, and cultural icons communicate their vision and stories on stage. With deep economic and political sophistication, she engages speakers and audiences to produce far-sighted conversations on how to navigate today’s hyper-speed, disruptive landscape. Her broad portfolio crosses business sectors–from finance and insurance to high-tech and energy–as well as U.S. and geopolitics.</p>
Mike Rowe
<p>Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New York Times Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation.</p><p>As the creator and host of the iconic TV series <em>Dirty Jobs</em>, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV,” but his true calling is storytelling.
David Feherty
<p>David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He had aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven't sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."</p><p>Feherty enjoyed a successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money.
Guy Adami
Guy Adami, one of the original Fast Money traders, shares his latest breaking insights on how investors and businesses can navigate the volatility of the markets and global economy.
Using his experience and financial savvy, Guy takes a stance against using outmoded models for investment. In a dynamic fashion, he breaks down how today’s headlines will affect businesses and industrial sectors. With a lively, take-no-prisoners style, Guy will walk through how businesses can respond to these market trends – and thrive amid the turbulence.
Amy Van Dyken
<p>Amy Van Dyken is a 6-time Olympic gold medal champion swimmer who made history as the most successful athlete at the ’96 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and the first American female athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympic games.</p>
<p>Van Dyken began swimming at age six in an effort to relieve childhood asthma, through which she developed a strong "will to win." That strength made her a star in the ‘96 Games, despite competing with about 65% of normal lung capacity.</p>