Joel Benenson
Democratic Strategist and Communications Expert
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Current Events Speakers
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We all know, from our own experiences, that people today connect more on social media than in person. These masters of spoken prose make it their mission to connect intimately with others through speech. They compose thoughts while conversing, listen to their surroundings, and stay present in the moment. Their intuition and conversational savvy make for an irresistibly engaging discussion that will keep your audience talking long after your event. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.Search within Current Events Speakers
Leeza Gibbons
Emmy Winning TV Host and New York Times Bestselling Author
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Willie Geist
Co-Host, NBC's Today and MSNBC's Morning Joe
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Ian Siegel
Technology and Entrepreneur Expert; CEO and Co-Founder of ZipRecruiter
Over $70,000California
Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc
Epidemiologist; Pathogens Preparedness Expert; Featured in Netflix Docuseries 'PANDEMIC: How to Prevent an Outbreak'
Under $25,000New York
Jason Bishop
Award-Winning Illusionist
$25K - $40KPennsylvania
Amy Dacey
Executive Director, the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics, American University; CEO of the Democratic National Committee 2014-2016; Executive Director of Emily’s List (2010- 2013)
Under $25,000District of Columbia
Steven Portnoy
CBS News Radio White House Correspondent; Former President of the White House Correspondents’ Association (2021-2022)
Under $25,000District of Columbia
Tom Shillue
Comedian, Television Host, Author
Under $25,000New York
Yonit Levi
Israeli Television Presenter and Journalist
$25K - $40K
Nancy Gibbs
Edward R. Murrow Professor and Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Former Editor in Chief, TIME Magazine
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Jeffrey Robinson
International Bestselling Author; Recognized Expert on Dirty Money, Financial Crime, Fraud, and Terror Financing
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Hari Sreenivasan
Emmy Award Winning Journalist; Host, Amanpour and Company
Under $25,000New York
Rashawn Ray
Sociology Professor, University of Maryland and Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Under $25,000District of Columbia
Trevor McFedries
Founder and CEO, Brud
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Tiffany MacIsaac
Owner and Executive Pastry Chef, Buttercream Bakeshop
Under $25,000District of Columbia
Ryan McGarry, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician; Director and Producer of Code Black and PANDEMIC
Under $25,000California
Jordan Herzberg
Lieutenant Colonel, Israel Defense Forces Reserves
Under $25,000
Julie Bishop
Chancellor, Australian National University; 38th Foreign Minister of Australia
Over $70,000
Steven Olikara
Founder and Former CEO, Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project)
Under $25,000Wisconsin
Andrew Bates
White House Senior Deputy Press Secretary (2024-2025); White House Deputy Press Secretary and Senior Communications Adviser (2022-2024); White House Deputy Press Secretary (2021-2022)
Under $25,000District of Columbia
Daniel Hoffman
Retired CIA Senior Clandestine Services Officer
$25K - $40KVirginia
Luis Costa Ribas
Award Winning International Journalist; New Media Editor; Television Correspondent
Under $25,000Massachusetts
Chris Jackson
Royal Photographer, Getty Images
Under $25,000
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