Political Speakers

David Plouffe delivers unprecedented insights on disruptive innovation, from the front lines of momentous shifts in both politics and business.

As a former Chief of Staff at the Pentagon and CIA Chief of Staff, Jeremy Bash takes audiences inside the most important global and national security issues of the moment.  Having seen how major decisions impacting the national...

Always candid and insightful, Donna Brazile brings a refreshing perspective and practical sensibility to the discussion of today's political headlines.

The most famous political investigative reporter in America and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Bob Woodward provides a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of government, politics and the role of leadership.

As a combatant Commander, General Lori Robinson was the most senior military woman to serve in the United States Department of Defense and draws on her unique challenges as a powerful woman in a world dominated by men...

A well-known conservative icon and host of one of the most popular syndicated radio programs in America, William Bennett puts his unrivaled experience—and insider access to today's newsmakers—to use in analyzing the political, cultural and educational issues of...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist best known for his work with Bob Woodward in breaking the Watergate story in the Washington Post and in the classic book, All the President's Men, Carl Bernstein's pursuit of the truth continues to...

Matthew Whitaker uses his experience at the highest level of the Trump administration to translate leadership lessons into implementable action.

One of the most high-profile political journalists today, Mara Liasson provides expert analysis of the current state of affairs in Washington.

CNN’s Manu Raju sheds light into what America’s elected representatives are thinking and saying behind closed doors during a time when individual voices and relationships on Capitol Hill have never had such an outsized impact on domestic and...

Builder, creator, advocate, and organizer, Ashley Allison shares strategies that lead to victory through innovation, data, and lived-experience.

A gifted speechwriter who drafted some of the most memorable and inspiring speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as the chief speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and reveals the secrets 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...

A visionary leader who believes that national strength abroad begins at home, John Howard provides a vision for the economic future and a look at global leadership in turbulent times.

Andres Jones-Rooy bridges art and science to help organizations gain insight into data and answer their biggest questions.

Award-winning Journalist Sue Herera has covered the world of Wall Street, the global economy, and leaders in the business world for over 40-years.

Mark McKinnon shares his unique perspective on politics and communications with audiences and reveals the implications and opportunities for them and their enterprises.

Author, former diplomat, speaker and now a sought-after advisor to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs, Anja Manuel shares her powerful insights on the rise of emerging markets in Asia and beyond, what this means for us and...

A veteran news anchor, Paula Zahn gets to the heart of story, illuminating the people and forces currently shaping our world.

“The one thing that has made my life turn out differently from what I expected is that I stopped waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect set of conditions, and the perfect answer.” – Col. Martha McSally, USAF...

Philip Hammond has been UK Cabinet Minister and key member of the British Government for almost a decade. Leading four departments over nine years, and rising to the second most powerful job in government, he is one of...

Veteran news anchor, businessperson, author, and filmmaker, Richard Lui lives up close with today’s seminal ideas – honed by three decades of exclusive access to national and global decision makers in politics, business, activism, and culture.

A consummate statesman who led France through many of the greatest threats and challenges of the 21st century, François Hollande brings insights gained from a lifetime spent at the highest levels of public service to the most pressing issues...

Mona Sutphen served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to President Obama and has spent over 20 years working with Fortune 500 multinationals, institutional investors and philanthropy on the intersection of politics, policy and markets. She offers...