George Friedman is an internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster and author of bestselling books. As Founder and Chairman of Geopolitical Futures, a new online publication dedicated to forecasting the course of global events, Friedman combines his passion for writing and publishing for his readers worldwide who follow international affairs. Prior to founding Geopolitical Futures, Friedman guided the intellectual vision of Stratfor, the geopolitical intelligence publishing and consulting firm he founded in 1996.

Brad Woodhouse is a leading Democratic strategist, known for his acerbic wit, hard-hitting rhetoric and expertise helping organizations communicate effectively to their target audiences and the press. He currently serves as President of Americans United for Change, one of the nation’s leading progressive issue advocacy organizations that was originally created to stop then-President Bush’s plan to privatize Social Security,

Leslie Ireland served as the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis. In this role, Ireland lead the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, which is responsible for the receipt, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence related to the Department's mission to safeguard the international financial system from abuse and to combat threats to U.S. national security. Ireland was a career intelligence officer for 25 years and has held a variety of positions in the analytical, collection, interagency and policy communities. Most recently she was intelligence briefer to President Obama.

Michael K. Farr, the founder and CEO of Farr, Miller & Washington, LLC, is the Chairman of their Investment Committee and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the firm. Michael is the longest-running paid contributor for CNBC television and appears regularly on The Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC’s Nightly News, CNN, BloombergTV, Reuters, and the Nightly Business Report. He can be heard on Associated Press Radio, CBS Radio, and National Public Radio, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, The Washington Post, Businessweek, USA Today, and many other publications. Michael is a highly sought-after speaker who covers topics such as investing, retirement, the current economic situation, the Federal Reserve, and much more.

Mr. E. William (Bill) Priestap is a recognized thought leader in national security, with a particular expertise in the growing threats posed by certain foreign nations, especially Russia and China. After twenty-one years, he concluded his FBI career in April 2019. For the last three years, he was responsible for all aspects of the FBI’s counterintelligence mission as Assistant Director, including the development and implementation of the agency’s global strategy to counter foreign nations’ intelligence efforts. Under his leadership, the division also conducted the Hillary Clinton email and Russia election influence investigations. Priestap provides audiences an in-depth overview of the current threats posed by nation-states today. His presentations also include a description of the gravity and complexity of these intelligence and counterintelligence threats as well as an easy-to-understand explanation about why every American should be concerned about them.

Joe Trippi--heralded on the cover of The New Republic as the man who "reinvented campaigning"--was born in California and began his political career working on Edward M. Kennedy's presidential campaign in 1980. His work in presidential politics continued with the campaigns of Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, Richard Gephardt, Howard Dean and most recently John Edwards.

Director of Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Graham Allison is a leading analyst of U.S. national security and defense policy with a special interest in nuclear weapons, terrorism, and decision-making. As Assistant Secretary of Defense in the first Clinton Administration, Dr. Allison received the Defense Department's highest civilian award, the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, for "reshaping relations with Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan to reduce the former Soviet nuclear arsenal."

Political powerhouses, Matt K. Lewis and Bakari Sellers, are one of the most entertaining and insightful political speaking duos on the circuit today. Both young, prominent voices within their respective parties, Lewis and Sellers play off one another with mutual respect, engaging in a dynamic and thoughtful point-counterpoint discussion of the day’s biggest issues. Offering analysis of the current political environment and predictions of what’s to come in Washington, Lewis and Sellers break down the Democratic and Republican viewpoints on hot issues as well as the ramifications of policy decisions for constituents across America. Filled with insider anecdotes, hard-hitting commentary, and a unique and enjoyable synergy, Lewis and Seller’s customizable duo presentation resonates with in-the-know politicos and casual followers of what’s happening in Washington alike.

Manu Raju is a senior congressional correspondent at CNN, covering Capitol Hill and campaign politics. Raju is a veteran reporter in Washington, having previously served as a top Capitol Hill correspondent at Politico for seven years. Prior to his time at Politico, Raju reported for The Hill newspaper, Congressional Quarterly and Inside Washington Publishers. He has long been a frequent guest on political talk shows on TV and radio.

Nancy-Ann Deparle and Governor Haley Barbour share insights on the current state of healthcare in our nation. With combined expertise that leaves the pair as one of the foremost duos on both the ins and outs of the Affordable Care Act and its political fate, they discuss how the legislation affects individuals, businesses, patients, providers, insurance companies, and the economy. DeParle and Barbour also share insider stories about the politics behind the ACA’s passage and how the public’s perception of healthcare reform will affect upcoming elections.

Tony Sayegh is a leading figure in public affairs, strategic communications and political commentary. Tony has had an extensive media portfolio spanning across television, radio, print and digital platforms. He is currently a Managing Director at Teneo, a global CEO advisory firm based in New York City. He twice served in the Administration of President Donald J. Trump. Most recently Tony advised President Trump during the House impeachment inquiry as White House Senior Advisor for Strategy and Spokesperson for the President on the matter. He first joined the Administration as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, leading the department’s Office of Public Affairs.

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's Senior Political Editor and Correspondent and appears regularly on-air on NPR’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and NPR podcasts, where he delivers non-partisan analysis on national politics, ranging from the Trump administration to key legislation. He has also appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News and PBS NewsHour.