Politics

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.

Secretary Tom Price & Former Senator Tom Daschle

<p>It’s no secret that America is split by a partisan divide- one which can be summarized by left vs right. In the polarizing political environment of today, one of the most pressing and hot-button issues is that of healthcare reform. Unfortunately, the discourse of policy-makers on the matter is often infected with partisan and tribal approaches, which make it difficult to productively discuss and progress on the matter. </p><p>In this lively discussion, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr.

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.

Secretary Tom Price

<p>Appointed the 23rd Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President Trump, Dr. Tom Price served at the forefront of health care policy and is a leading expert on the U.S. health care system. As the nation faces the new challenges ushered in by COVID-19, Dr. Price’s voice has been sought after in the media for his take on this unprecedented pandemic.

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.

Kimberley Strassel

<p>Kimberley Strassel delves into the day’s headlines, affairs in our nation’s capital and the fundamental importance of civil liberties, specifically those guaranteed by the First Amendment, to healthy democracies.</p><p>As member of <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> editorial board and author of the weekly Potomac Watch column, Kimberley has established herself as a preeminent political commentator whose informed views make her a sought-after contributor to Sunday political shows, including CBS&#39;s <i>Face the Nation, </i>Fox News Sunday, and N

Tara Setmayer

<p>Tara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, contributor to ABC News, and former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She is currently a Senior Advisor with the Lincoln Project. </p><p>She has appeared on ABC&#39;s <em>The View</em>, ABC’s <em>Good Morning America</em>, and on HBO&#39;s <em>Real Time with Bill Maher</em>. On January 9, 2020, Setmayer was named as a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow.

Ertharin Cousin

<p>Ertharin Cousin currently serves as the Managing Director and CEO of FSF Ventures, an impact investment fund, and as the CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute, the Fund’s sister nonprofit. Each organization supports her vision of a world without hunger and malnutrition. Ambassador Cousin also serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the Chicago</p><p>Council on Global Affairs; a Bosch Academy, Robert Weizsäcker Fellow; and as a Visiting Scholar at the Stanford University, Center on Food Security and Environment.

Dr. Frank Leon Roberts

<p>Dr. Frank Leon Roberts is an activist, professor, and political organizer based in Harlem, New York. The proud son of two formerly incarcerated parents, he is currently an Assistant Professor at Amherst College.</p><p>Roberts is the founder of Black Lives Matter Syllabus—the nationally acclaimed, open access curriculum that provides resources for teaching BLM in classroom and community settings.

Governor Michael Leavitt

<p>Mike Leavitt is the founder of Leavitt Partners where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care.</p>

<p>In previous roles, Mike served in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush (as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Secretary of Health and Human Services) and as a three-time elected governor of Utah.</p>