Political Speakers

Hans Nichols is a political reporter at Axios and co-author of the weekly Sneak Peek newsletter. He covers the Biden presidency and national politics.

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...

Global strategist and respected leader throughout the world, Ernesto Zedillo is an expert in globalization and emerging markets in Central and South America.

Former Counselor to President Trump and Senior Advisor to Speaker John Boehner, Johnny DeStefano brings a unique perspective on the Trump Administration, the current state of American politics, and how Washington really works today. Whether it is personnel,...

From looking at the follies of newsmakers to highlighting the latest in pop culture intrigues, Willie Geist brings a fun, insightful and fresh look at the serious—and seriously absurd—stories dominating today's headlines.

A daughter of Mexican immigrants who worked her way up from one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods to serve as a top advisor to Bill and Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Patti Solis Doyle is a campaign...

An astute political journalist, Jessica Yellin gives audiences an inside look at the issues and personalities shaping current events.

Having closely examined the modern American presidency and American history overall, Mark Updegrove delivers unique insight on leadership and how those lessons can apply to all of us, while also offering perspective on the state of our nation—and...

An expert on geopolitical risk, Willis Sparks shares with audience the market-moving impact of politics in the world’s most dynamic developed and developing states, long-term geopolitical trends, including the rise of emerging market volatility and a country-by-country analysis...

Deborah Lee James has a three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, and private industry. She has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber...

Iván Duque was the youngest elected President in the history of Colombia at the age of 41. He is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center, a Transformational Distinguished Fellow at Oxford, a Leadership Fellow at...

Having served at the heart of the U.S. Government's terrorism crisis management team and charged with leading the analysis and integration of all terrorism intelligence, Michael Leiter provides an in-depth understanding of activities that affect our nation's security...

Eric Rosenbach is a highly-regarded senior executive and thought leader with two decades of experience running complex technology-centric organizations in both the private sector and government. As the former “Pentagon Cyber Czar,” his experience and expertise in the area...

A former Congressman, Jason Chaffetz brings conservative insights on liberalism, investigations, and his Christian faith.

An acclaimed reporter, # 1 bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning 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 a...

Javier Solana draws on his extensive international experience to put the current geopolitical environment into context. As former Secretary General of NATO and first High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union (EU),...

Rt. Lt. General Scott Kindsvater is a senior global operations and intelligence leader, fighter pilot and former General Officer in the US Air Force for 32 years, with the last 17 years in executive leadership positions. He has...

An internationally sought-after power player and authority on leadership cultivation, Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah advises an impressive list of high-ranking officials and CEOs. From her work conceptualizing, developing strategies for, and leading the groundbreaking nationwide CROWN Act movement,...

Transforming live and virtual events, TV-ready speaker, moderator and emcee Nina Easton engages audiences with humanity, insight, and a deep understanding of what makes great leaders.  

Tim Ryan delivers a high-energy, inspiring experience, sharing real-life stories from his 20-year tenure in the US Congress. Drawing on examples from political and spiritual leaders, mythology and religion, coaches and sports psychologists, as well as down-home experiences...

Jeanne Meserve is a national security analyst, expert interviewer, sought-after moderator, and award-winning journalist.

A distinguished leader who’s served as Acting Director and Deputy Director of the CIA and as a U.S. Army officer, John McLaughlin assesses today’s most challenging international problems and provides strategies for tackling them.

As an advisor to President Obama and Hillary Clinton, and to clients such as Toyota, Uber, Intel, NBC, AARP, Bank of America, ESPN, Panera and Procter & Gamble, Joel Benenson reveals the secrets behind effective communication and what...