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<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>Sonia Nazario is an award-winning journalist whose stories have tackled some of this country’s most intractable problems -- hunger, drug addiction, immigration -- and have won some of the most prestigious journalism and book awards. </p><p>She is best known for "Enrique&#39;s Journey," her story of a Honduran boy’s struggle to find his mother in the U.S. Published as a series in the <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, "Enrique&#39;s Journey" won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 2003.

<p>Jane Mayer has illuminated the story-behind-the-story of U.S. politics for over 20 years and currently serves as the Chief Correspondent for T<i>he New Yorker</i>. As one of America’s leading female investigative journalist, Mayer was recently named one of the 35 most powerful media figures by the <i>Hollywood Reporter.</i></p><p>Jane Mayer began her career as a writer for <i>The New Yorker </i>in 1995 and has maintained her reputation as one of the nation&#39;s most trusted political investigative writers.

<p>Dr. Marc Lamont Hill shares a bold vision of the future, where social progress and the pursuit of equality depend on listening to each other while adopting a fearless attitude toward change.</p>

<p>As a scholar and award-winning author, Dr. Hill expertly dissects political and social moments as a way to initiate frank discussions on culture, politics and race. By identifying key issues, challenges, controversies and trends in the news, he spotlights the work that must be done to sustain the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom.</p>

<p>Jay Smooth enlightens with poignant observations about music, race, politics and other important cultural and social issues, while promoting the importance of mutual respect.</p><p>As the former host of <i>The Underground Railroad</i>, New York City’s longest-running hip-hop radio program and the popular video blog, <i>The Ill Doctrine</i>, Jay has established himself as a unique and leading voice at the nexus of sociopolitical issues who brings a singular perspective on society and culture.</p><p>Through thoughtful examination, Jay m

<p>T. J. Holmes is an ABC News anchor/correspondent. Joining ABC in December of 2014, he reports for all the network&#39;s broadcasts and platforms. Primarily, Holmes contributes daily to <i>Good Morning America</i>, the most-watched network morning news show. His experience, personality and unique storytelling were a good fit to GMA&#39;s blend of breaking news, in-depth reporting, and family-focused fun. </p>

<p>E. Cupp is a CNN political commentator and practical conservative with a searing honesty who brings her distinct outlook to CNN programming and special political coverage. </p><p>Cupp most recently hosted CNN&#39;s SE Cupp Unfiltered, a weekly program covering the white-hot intersection of politics and media. Prior to that she led a panel-driven show on HLN that debated contemporary issues impacting the country.

NPR Morning Edition host, Rachel Martin, has an extensive journalistic background. She served as the White House Correspondent for ABC News from 2008 through 2010 when she became National Security Correspondent for NPR.