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<p>An award-winning journalist and executive producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News, Liz Plank speaks about women’s issues, LGBTQ+ rights, social media, and feminism. </p><p>The CEO of Liz Plank Productions and a columnist for MSNBC, Liz has been named one of<em> Forbes</em>’ 30 Under 30, Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media, <em>Marie Claire</em>’s Most Powerful Women, and was named one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical.

<p>Jamelle Bouie equips audiences with a deeper understanding of current events, a stronger grasp of the historical context shaping them, and practical insight into how to interpret American society today.</p><p>Jamelle Bouie is a columnist for <em>The New York Times </em>and one of today’s most influential voices interpreting U.S. politics and policy through the lens of American history.

<p>One of the most visible and trusted faces in broadcast news, award-winning journalist Jonathan Karl helps audiences make sense of America’s ever-changing political landscape and the forces shaping Washington today.</p><p>Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor of <em>This Week with George Stephanopoulos.</em> He is the author of<em> Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America</em>, along with three other <em>New York Times</em> bestsellers.

<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>

<p>Perceptive and fearless, Liasson gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the politics and policy that defines the American political landscape, as well as a glimpse into the decision-making that happens in the halls of Congress, the West Wing, and on K Street.</p><p>Liasson is known for being one of the most steadfastly truth-seeking journalists in the nation's capital.

<p>Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, she explores political division, hate, otherizing, diversity and identity — and how we can solve the deep problems of our past and present. </p><p>A regular columnist and commentator, Sally's writing has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, New York Magazine, More Magazine, RollingStone, USA Today, Time, Afar Magazine and many other outlets.

<p>One of America’s leading academics and an award-winning journalist, Christina Bellantoni takes audiences behind the headlines to deliver shrewd analysis of the key political, policy and media issues impacting organizations today.</p><p>As the former assistant managing editor for politics at <em>the Los Angeles Times</em>, Bellantoni brings a vast level of expertise to national political and election coverage.

<p>With humor, candor and an insider’s perspective, Borger breaks down the political and policy issues of the day, making them accessible to all audiences, and reveals how current news and events will influence the future and the lives and careers of everyday citizens.</p><p>Since beginning her career as a journalist at the Washington Star in 1976, Borger has climbed the ranks and become an in-demand Washington political analyst.

<p>In a world reeling from wars and conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, an economy in flux, and an unprecedented 2024 election season approaching in the U.S., Special Correspondent for BBC Studios Katty Kay brings a deeply informed perspective to the state of American politics, the economy and global affairs.</p><p>Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South Africa, Japan, Europe, and the U.S. throughout her career.

<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.