Journalist & Broadcaster Speakers

With nearly two decades covering business in Washington for The Wall Street Journal and a bestselling book, Brody Mullins explains how changes in the Republican and Democratic parties have uprooted business-as-usual in Washington and created new threats for...

Ikenna Azuike turns conversations into masterclasses with his trademark disarming charm and sense of humor. Azuike seamlessly connects with everyone from European royalty to Nobel Prize winners, global leaders, and inspiring young activists. He approaches each dialogue as...

Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, bestselling author, and former prosecutor, draws on his courtroom and media experience to provide accessible insights into the justice system, government, and major news stories. With clarity and expertise, he explains how...

For more than 30 years Reggie Selma traveled the globe filming every U.S. president from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama. He’s had memorable behind the scenes conversations with some of history’s most iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela,...

Michal Lev-Ram is a seasoned business journalist with an extensive background covering the most notable people and trends in the technology industry. Coupled with her two decades of experience creating content across multimedia platforms, Michal brings a rich...

Emmy-winning journalist, attorney, and TV host Ari Melber blends journalistic, legal, and cultural insights for talks on a wide breadth of topics. Melber has practiced First Amendment law, reported on the Supreme Court, The White House, Congress, and...

Andrew Desiderio is a Capitol Hill-based journalist with direct access to the nation’s most powerful leaders. Desiderio has a unique ability to cut through the noise and use his first-hand experience and knowledge of Washington’s power dynamics to...

Luke Russert possesses the ability to captivate audiences on a diverse range of subjects with professionalism and enthusiasm. His expertise spans current affairs, innovative projects, career transitions, global exploration, and navigating personal loss. Following in the footsteps of...

Tara Palmeri is a deeply sourced political columnist who uncovers the machinations at the highest levels of power in Washington. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting offer a deeper level of understanding of the intrigues of the permanent...

Doug Heye has been smack dab in the middle of the recent changes within the Republican Party. From running communications for the Republican Party during the Tea Party election of 2010, then senior House communicator during the subsequent...

An acclaimed reporter, #1 bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning "Sunday Morning" correspondent brings his colorful, nonpartisan, and memorable storytelling to your audience, weaving together up-to-the-minute analysis and inside-the-room perspective on President Donald Trump and the new Washington from...

Jane Ferguson is an award-winning war reporter, national security expert, broadcaster, and writer on international affairs, media, female leadership in the world, and human rights. 

Mariana Atencio is on a mission to help people supercharge their careers, their workplace cultures, and their happiness by embracing the power of authenticity. The Peabody Award-winning journalist and bestselling author of Perfectly You has had over 23...

Ken Burns calls Jonathan Eig one of America’s master storytellers. With best-selling books on Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, and Lou Gehrig, he captures the lives of American heroes and makes them come to life in sometimes startling...

Mary Louise Kelly’s voice is known and loved by millions, from her years anchoring NPR’s flagship afternoon news program, All Things Considered.

Jon Hilsenrath is an accomplished veteran of The Wall Street Journal with 30 years of experience writing about economics and finance. He is an expert on the Federal Reserve, the world’s most powerful economic institution, and author of,...

With ease and insight, Gloria Borger clarifies the day's most complicated political issues. She’s an expert on explaining the “why” of politics—what drives voters at a particular moment, why the country may be so divided, what solutions are...

Luis Costa Ribas shares powerful stories that help us contemplate the human condition and reflect on injustice. Through his insight and expertise, he leaves audiences with lessons learned and a message of hope for the future. 

Jeffrey A. Engel is widely considered the leading presidential historian of his generation. Educated at Cornell University, Oxford University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Yale University, he is a frequent media contributor, award-winning teacher, and has authored or edited...