James Kakalios

Author of "The Physics of Superheroes"; Professor of Physics, University of Minnesota

Steven Roberts

Steven has worked as a journalist for more than forty years and appears regularly as a political analyst on the ABC radio network and National Public Radio.

David Makovsky

Senior Fellow and Director, The Washington Institute's Project on the Middle East Peace Process

Clarence Page

Journalist, Syndicated Columnist, & Member of the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board

David McRaney

Author, Lecturer, Digital Media and TV Producer/Writer/Editor, Hosting/Voiceover Talent

Quiara Hudes

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Known for "In The Heights;" Author Known for "My Broken Language"

David Kessler

Expert on Grief & Loss; Author of "Finding Meaning" and "The Needs of The Dying"

Michael Moss

New York Times bestselling Author of "Salt Sugar Fat" and a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter

Liza Donnelly

American Cartoonist Best Known for her Work in The New Yorker

Kelly Cutrone

Fashion Publicist, Television Personality & NY Times Best-Selling Author

Daniel Gordis

Senior Vice President and the Koret Distinguished Fellow, Shalem College

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Joel Stein

Columnist, TIME Magazine Author, Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity

Aliza Licht

Founder & President of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC; Author, Consultant & Podcaster

Elliott Abrams

Expert in Foreign Policy; Special Representative for Venezuela at the Department of State

Tamar Geller

Dog Trainer, New York Times Bestselling Author who developed "The Loved Dog" a revolutionary method of dog training

Helene Cooper

NY Times White House Correspondent Author, The House at Sugar Beach

Colony House

American Indie Rock Band

Richard Lapchick

Internationally Recognized Human Rights Activist, Pioneer for Racial Equality

Natan Sharansky

Jewish Human Rights Advocate, Politician, Author of "Fear No Evil" & "The Case For Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror"

Bill Courtney

Subject of the Academy Award-winning Documentary, UNDEFEATED Author, Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

Jim Messina

National Director, Organizing for Action; White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (2009-2011); 2012 Campaign Manager for President Obama

Daniel James Brown

New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Boys in the Boat"

Lauren Maillian

Co-Host of "Quit Your Day Job," Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of an Award-Winning Wine Brand and Former Model Turned Serial Entrepreneur

Dr. Yaba Blay

Author, Professor & Producer; Leading Voice on Colorism and Global Skin Color Politics

Chase Bryant

Country Music Singer & Songwriter

Ertharin Cousin

CEO & Founder of Food Systems for the Future; former Executive Director, World Food Programme

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John Avlon

Author, Columnist & Commentator; Senior Political Analyst & Anchor at CNN

Hari Kondabolu

Stand-Up Comic, Actor, Filmmaker & Podcast Host

Bret Stephens

U.S. Foreign Policy Expert & Highly-Awarded Columnist for The New York Times

Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro

U.S. Ambassador to Israel (2011-2017)