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.
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.
Liz Plank
<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.
Jamelle Bouie
<p>Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for the <em>New York Times</em> and former political analyst for CBS News, covers U.S. politics, public policy, race, and elections—including the unprecedented upcoming 2024 U.S. elections. </p><p>Jamelle’s political instincts provide audiences with unique insight on the past, present, and future of our national politics, policy, and the state of race relations.
Jonathan Karl
<p>One of the most visible and trusted faces in broadcast news, award-winning journalist Jonathan Karl helps audiences understand America’s ever-changing political landscape and shares what to watch for as we enter a new Trump presidency. </p><p>Jonathan Karl is ABC News Chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
Nina Easton
<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>
Mara Liasson
<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.
Sally Kohn
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.
Christina Bellantoni
<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.
Gloria Borger
<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.
Katty Kay
<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.