Politics / Government Speakers

Bjorn Lomborg is an internationally recognized political scientist and economist known for his alternative views on responding to climate change and his work towards solving other pressing matters impeding human development such as malaria and… Full Profile

Dan Lothian is a veteran national TV news correspondent and is a co-founder of Heart Beings, a gathering point for positive news, insightful perspectives and tools to help us grow and achieve the lives that… Full Profile

“Public opinion guru”, Frank Luntz is “the premier man” in explaining the behind the scenes of politics and why people do what they do. The respected communication professional is an American political consultant, pollster, and… Full Profile

Emmy-nominated investigative journalist and graduate of Columbia University, Trish Regan, began her career on CBS News, where she covered the U.S. economy as a correspondent for the CBS Evening News and a contributor to Face… Full Profile

Congresswoman, Former President of the Association of American Publishers Former Congresswoman Patricia Scott Schroeder is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of American Publishers (AAP), the national trade organization of the U.S. book… Full Profile

Fox News Channel contributor Mara Liasson is one of the most respected political reporters in Washington. As a panelist she brings her knowledge of politics and current events to Special Report with Brett Baier and… Full Profile

Arthur B. Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research and consulting firm. Dr. Laffer’s economic acumen and influence in triggering a world-wide tax-cutting movement in the 1980s have earned him… Full Profile

Richard Lamm has been ahead of his time for most of his life. The politician, writer, and professor, has been outspoken since the 1980s on the need for government to reconceive how it meets public… Full Profile

For decades, iconic columnist Ellen Goodman has shared her thoughts on the tumult of social change and its impact on families. Describing herself now as a “recovering journalist,” the Pulitzer Prize winner continues to drive… Full Profile

Willie Geist is a daily mainstay of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, as well as a co-host of the 9 a.m. hour of TheToday Show, where he is a favorite of both audiences and critics alike. Rated… Full Profile

Born in Zürich, Switzerland, Dr. Marc Faber was educated in Geneva and Zürich, completing his educational career with a degree in economics at the University of Zürich followed by a magna cum laude Ph.D. in… Full Profile

Susan Dentzer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NEHI, the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization composed of more than 100 stakeholder organizations from across all key sectors of… Full Profile

Syndicated columnist E.J. Dionne is one of the most widely read and highly respected political analysts in the country. In addition to writing for the Washington Post, he appears weekly on National Public Radio, serves… Full Profile

Anderson Cooper is the anchor of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, a nightly newscast that goes beyond the headlines—keeping politicians and policy makers honest with in-depth reporting and investigations. The show airs weeknights at 8:00pm ET… Full Profile

Glenna Crooks, PhD, is one of the most sough-out policy advisors in both public and private sectors when it comes to healthcare. Glenna uses her vast experience, research, and original approaches such as the Centricity… Full Profile

The most-listened-to woman on political talk radio, Laura Ingraham takes on the hottest topics in news and politics. “The Laura Ingraham Show” is ranked in radio's Top 10, and heard coast-to-coast in 225 markets. Laura… Full Profile

The best companies and leaders win by confronting reality faster than the competition. GEOFF COLVIN of Fortune delivers valuable insights to help them do just that. His unique perspective stems from unparalleled access to top global business… Full Profile

Author of the book, Anyone Can Grow Up: How George Bush and I Made It to the White House,Margaret Carlson is a highly sought political insider, the Washington editor of THE WEEK, and a widely… Full Profile

The chief political analyst at CNN, Gloria Borger graduated from Colgate University, Hamilton New York (where she has been a trustee). She began her career in politics at the Washington Star, covering politics and at… Full Profile

Ian Bremmer is a political scientist who helps business leaders, policymakers, and the general public make sense of the world around them. He is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, the leading geopolitical risk… Full Profile

A longtime journalist and television news anchor, Paula Zahn produced and hosted the true crime documentary series On the Case with Paula Zahn on the Investigation Discovery channel. First broadcast in October 2009, the show… Full Profile

Ernesto Zedillo has had a distinguished career in international affairs at the political and educational level. He served as President of Mexico from 1994-2000, and is currently the director of the Yale Center for the… Full Profile

Described by Newsweek as “the nation's leading Presidential historian," Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian, author of nine bestselling books and NBC News special correspondent. He recently co-authored the New York Times #1 bestseller Jacqueline… Full Profile

When you listen to Melody Barnes you are hearing the same voice which has provided strategic advice to President Obama as Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and… Full Profile