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From the White House to Capitol Hill, our professional political speakers offer insider insight on U.S. politics. Audiences hear from trusted, recognizable voices across the political spectrum—ideal for keynotes, panels, and policy-driven events.

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Senator Tom Daschle

<p>Drawing from his 30 years of political service, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle provides a balanced, informed look at the future of government, business, and civic life.</p><p>Senator Tom Daschle is one of the nation’s most respected voices on leadership, public policy, and the inner workings of Congress.

Cal Thomas

<p>Drawing on the past, present, and future of American politics, conservative columnist, Cal Thomas shares his sage, common-sense approach to analyzing the proposals coming from American politicians and how we can best solve our country’s most critical issues.</p><p>One of the most highly respected voices on the American political scene, Cal is a popular syndicated op-ed columnist, a former FOX News political contributor, and the author of several books on American culture and politics, including his latest, <i>America's Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires, Su

Bob Cusack

<p>Bob Cusack joined the <em>Washington Examiner</em> in December of 2025 as executive editor.</p><p> In his new position, Cusack oversees the day-to-day operations of the editorial department, working with editors and reporters to track policymaking in Washington, DC as well as politics on the presidential and congressional campaign trail. </p><p>For over a decade—and after a renowned and award-winning editorial career covering policy and politics—Cusack expertly led <em>The Hill,</em> the widely esteemed newspaper readers turn to for t

Eleanor Clift

<p>A Washington correspondent for <em>The Daily Beast</em>, Eleanor Clift is one of the nation’s preeminent political analysts, delivering an insider's view of the legislative and political landscape. Clift guides audiences through the corridors of power with a candid, entertaining, and informative overview of what's happening in the nation's capital.

Bob Woodward

<p>Bob Woodward gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal in 1973. Since then, he’s worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. Woodward’s factual, non-partisan revelations to readers and speech audiences provide a view of Washington they’ll never get elsewhere. Woodward has written about the last ten U.S. presidents and chronicled how the power of the presidency has evolved. He is author of 23 bestselling books – 17 went to #1 – more than any contemporary nonfiction writer.

Chris Wallace

<p>Chris Wallace breaks down today’s top news issues and their impact on individuals and industry, sharing takeaways that prepare audiences for changes in the political landscape. </p><p>Wallace is a former CNN anchor and the host of <em>Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?</em> on HBO Max.

Donna Brazile

Donna Brazile is a veteran political strategist, New York Times bestselling author, Senior Advisor at Purple Strategies, former Chair of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and sought-after Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning media contributor to such outlets as ABC News, USA Today, The Hill and The Grio. 

Ron Elving

<p>When it comes to covering politics, Ron Elving is one of Washington's most respected people in the business. NPR News' Senior Washington Editor, Elving directs political coverage from inside the Beltway and beyond. Under Elving's leadership, NPR has been awarded journalism's top honors including the Edward R. Murrow Award, a duPont-Columbia award for excellence, among many other industry distinctions.</p>

Kelly McEvers

<p>Kelly McEvers is a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of NPR's flagship newsmagazine, <em>All Things Considered</em>. She spent much of her career as an international correspondent, reporting from Asia, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. She is the creator and host of the acclaimed <em>Embedded</em> podcast, a documentary show that goes to hard places to make sense of the news.