Politics & Media (C)

From news at the White House to policy developments on Capitol Hill, our political speakers and media journalists have the inside track on politics. Audiences gain insight from recognizable political and media speakers from both sides of the aisle.

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Frank Luntz

<p>As America’s premier communications expert, Dr. Frank Luntz is the coveted voice the political world turns to when it comes to understanding what people are thinking. Dr. Luntz is recognized globally for his political knowledge and his sought-after skill as a focus group leader. </p><p>With his easy-going style and his enthusiastic passion to uncover the day-to-day concerns of voters, Dr. Luntz frequently finds himself ahead of conventional wisdom. Over the past 20 years, Dr.

Michael Barbaro

<p>Michael Barbaro created and hosts The Daily, the wildly popular five-day-a-week podcast from <em>The New York Times</em>. Since its creation in 2017, at the beginning of the Trump presidency, The Daily has become the most popular news podcast in the world, with more than 3 million listeners.

Mark McKinnon

<p>As co-founder of No Labels—an organization dedicated to bipartisanship and political problem solving—a political advisor, reform advocate, media columnist and television producer, audiences find Mark McKinnon to be well-versed in all things political. </p><p>Mark’s resume includes a who’s who of causes, companies, and campaigns, including those of former President George W. Bush and the late Senator John McCain, as well as musician and philanthropist, Bono.

Jason Chaffetz

<p>Jason Chaffetz is a contributor for the FOX News Channel and a former Congressman (R-UT), 2008-2017. Jason shares with audiences his intimate knowledge of our Nation’s Capital, offers insight into governing, and examines the United States&#39; most pressing issues.</p><p>Jason was selected by his peers to be a Chairman of the powerful Oversight & Government Reform Committee, where he led investigations into the United States Secret Service, the Department of Education I.T.

Carl Cameron

<p>Former FOX News chief political correspondent and revered “dean” of the presidential campaign press corps, Carl Cameron gives audiences a front-row seat to the latest happenings in Washington, D.C.

Andrea Mitchell

<p>As the veteran Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC, Andrea Mitchell reports on evolving foreign policy issues in the United States and abroad for all NBC News broadcasts, including leading programs, <i>Nightly News with Lester Holt</i> and <i>TODAY</i>. She is also the host of MSNBC&#39;s <i>Andrea Mitchell Reports</i>, featuring interviews with top newsmakers on politics and foreign policy.

Howard Kurtz

<p>Howard Kurtz, one of the nation’s leading authorities on journalistic accountability, takes you behind the political headlines and sound bites for an in-depth analysis of fairness and objectivity in media today. </p><p>A former CNN and <em>Washington Post</em> reporter currently serving as host of FOX News MediaBuzz, Howard Kurtz is known for his comprehensive looks at bias and shortcomings of journalists and media organizations.

Jason Altmire

<p>Jason Altmire literally wrote the book on breaking through polarization in Washington, D.C. A centrist widely respected on both sides of the aisle, he offers a balanced perspective on the current state of American politics. He speaks from experience in advising how your group can make the most of your legislative visit and most effectively influence elected officials. </p><p>During his three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Jason Altmire won praise as a centrist known for working with both sides of the aisle.