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David Axelrod
Senior Political Commentator, CNN, and Host, The Axe Files; Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2009-2011)
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Expert Political Panelists
Gain deeper insight and understanding about today's most complex topics, with these virtuosos of politics. Whether matched up by belief systems or across party lines, these panelists lean on their expertise to share an insider perspective on hot-button issues. With mutual respect for differing opinions, they seek to create healthy debate that is grounded in facts — creating deeper conversation without resorting to obfuscation. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Featured Speakers
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Kelly Ayotte
U.S. Senator (2011–2017); Attorney General of New Hampshire (2004–2009)
"Effective crisis management requires leading a wise team, accurately stating known facts and taking bold steps to mitigate impact."
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Paul Begala
Political Analyst and Commentator, CNN
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Under $25,000
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John Brennan
CIA Director (2013–2017); Senior National Security and Intelligence Analyst, NBC News and MSNBC
Blending wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.
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Jeb Bush
Governor of Florida (1999-2007)
"In times of crisis a leader needs to be transparent, clear, empathetic, serious, and all in."
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Jay Carney
White House Press Secretary (2011-2014)
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James Carville
Political Icon
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$25K - $40K
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Alex Castellanos
Political Strategist and Analyst, ABC News
Fee
Under $25,000
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Ann Compton
Legendary ABC News' White House Correspondent (1973-2014)
Fee
Under $25,000
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David Gregory
Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN
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Hugh Hewitt
Radio Talk Show Host, The Hugh Hewitt Show; Political Analyst and Contributor, NBC News and MSNBC; President, CEO and General Counsel of the Richard Nixon Foundation; Lawyer; Professor; Author
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Bobby Jindal
Governor of Louisiana (2008-2016)
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Ezra Klein
Editor at Large, Vox.com
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$25K - $40K
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William Kristol
Founder and Director of Defending Democracy Together; Political Analyst and Network Television Commentator
Fee
Under $25,000
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Mitch Landrieu
Mayor, City of New Orleans (2010–2018)
"At their core, responses to emergencies require clear command, collaboration from government and cooperation from the public."
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Mary Matalin
Celebrated Conservative Voice and Former Presidential Advisor
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$25K - $40K
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Claire McCaskill
U.S. Senator (2007-2018)
Unscripted and unvarnished views on politics today and the critical issues facing Americans.
Fee
$25K - $40K
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Denis McDonough
White House Chief of Staff (2013-2017); Deputy National Security Advisor (2010-2013)
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Michael Murphy
Political Strategist, Political Analyst for NBC News and former Columnist, TIME
Fee
$25K - $40K
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Reince Priebus
White House Chief of Staff (2017), Republican National Committee Chairman (2011-2017)
Pulling back the curtain on Washington to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of American government and politics.
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Donna Brazile
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist; Fox News Contributor; Adjunct Professor; Author; and Syndicated Columnist
Fee
Under $25,000
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Patti Solis Doyle
Partner, Brunswick Group; Political Commentator, CNN
Fee
Under $25,000
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Ari Fleischer
Former White House Press Secretary; Political Commentator and President of a Sports and Corporate Communications Company
Fee
$25K - $40K
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Sally Kohn
CNN Political Commentator, Daily Beast Columnist, Community Organizer and Activist
Fee
Under $25,000
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Mark McKinnon
Creator, Executive Producer, Co-host of Showtime’s The Circus; Co-founder of the Bipartisan Group No Labels; Former Chief Media Advisor to George W. Bush and John McCain
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Janet Napolitano
20th President of the University of California (2013-2020); Secretary of Homeland Security (2009-2013); Governor of Arizona (2003-2009)
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