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<p>Always ready to challenge the status quo, Laura Ingraham has proven herself to be a viable contender in the race for ratings in the "boys only" radio club.</p>

<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&#39;s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires,

<p>If readers want to be in the know on matters percolating inside the beltway, they instinctively turn to The Hill for trusted, non-partisan coverage of the inner and outer workings of Congress.

<p>A Washington correspondent for <em>The Daily Beast</em>, Eleanor Clift is one of the nation’s preeminent political analysts, delivering an insider&#39;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&#39;s happening in the nation&#39;s capital.

<p>Journalist Norman Ornstein is a Washington fixture, known for covering Congress and politics in his reporting and analysis.

<p>As an investigative journalist, Bob has honed his listening and empathy skills—a practice that is essential when he interviews the rich and powerful.</p><p>Robert Gates, former director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense, once said about Woodward: “He has an extraordinary ability to get otherwise responsible adults to spill [their] guts to him…his ability to get people to talk about stuff they shouldn’t be talking about is just extraordinary and may be unique.”</p><p>Bob has written multiple bestsellers that depict an insider’s view of Washington—the budget

<p>Chris Wallace breaks down today’s top news issues and their impact on individuals and industry. Wallace’s thorough presentation of the facts leaves audiences with takeaways that prepare them for impending changes in the political landscape.</p><p>Wallace is an anchor for CNN and host of <em>Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?</em> on HBO Max. Featured interviews from the show also air on CNN in Sunday primetime.

<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.

<p>When it comes to covering politics, Ron Elving is one of Washington&#39;s most respected people in the business. NPR News&#39; Senior Washington Editor, Elving directs political coverage from inside the Beltway and beyond. Under Elving&#39;s leadership, NPR has been awarded journalism&#39;s top honors including the Edward R. Murrow Award, a duPont-Columbia award for excellence, among many other industry distinctions.</p>

<p>Kelly McEvers is a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of NPR&#39;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.