In his capacity as the 12th Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Richard D. Clarke is a highly regarded military figure. Clarke has had a successful military career and has proven to be an extraordinary leader with keen strategic judgment. Clarke oversaw and commanded the activities of every Special Operations Force (SOF) of the US military while serving... read full bio
Michael Steele, a specialist in political tactics, fundraising, and electoral reform, made history in 2003 when he was elected as Maryland's seventh lieutenant governor, becoming the state's first African American to hold statewide office. Affirmative action was actively promoted during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor by him serving as chair of the Minority Business Enterprise taskforce. With his succeeding chairmanship of... read full bio
Trey Gowdy, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, and raised in Spartanburg, hails from a close-knit family that includes his parents Hal and Novalene Gowdy, along with three sisters: Laura, Caroline, and Elizabeth. Educational pursuits marked significant milestones in Trey's journey. He completed his high school education at Spartanburg High School in 1982 before achieving his Bachelor's degree in history from... read full bio
General John Abizaid is a retired U.S. Army General and former U.S. Central Command Commander. He began his career as a rifle and scout platoon leader with 504th Parachute Infantry Regimen at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Eventually he served as the 66th Commandant at West Point and commanded the 1st Infantry Division, the Big Red One, in Wurzburg which provided... read full bio
Howard Dean is an American physician and former six term Governor of Vermont. During his terms as Governor he was also chairman of the National Governors’ Association, the Democratic Governors’ Association, and the New England Governors’ Conference. Dean left office to run for President. He’s credited for helping the Democratic Party by building and strengthening the organizational tools, technological capabilities... read full bio
Ana Navarro is a Nicaraguan-born American political commentator, strategist, and is best known for her commentating for series and networks such as, CNN, CNN en Español, ABC News, Telemundo, and co-host for The View. Navarro was born in Nicaragua but moved to the United States at a very young age because of political turmoil. She went on to graduate with... read full bio
Rod Rosenstein is an American attorney who has previously served as United States Deputy Attorney General under President Trump. Prior to his appointment, Rosenstein served as the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland where he became the nation’s longest-serving U.S. Attorney. Rosenstein graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated summa cum laude... read full bio
Malcolm Turnbull is a retired Australian politician who was previously the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. Turnbull was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and went on to earn his B.A. in political science from the University of Sydney where he also earned his Bachelor of Laws. During his time studying, he began finding an interest in politics and... read full bio
Adam Daniel Kinzinger is an American former politician and senior political commentator for CNN. He has a long history of public service, including serving as a United States representative from Illinois from 2011 to 2023. Kinzinger is a member of the Republican Party and has a strong background in both military and political leadership. He is a lieutenant colonel in... read full bio
Deesha Dyer is a public servant and social entrepreneur who served as President Barack Obama's White House Social Secretary from 2015 to 2017. She was also the previous Social Secretary, Jeremy Bernard's deputy. Dyer was born in 1978 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and attended the Milton Hershey School, a residential school established by The Hershey Company. She later dropped out of... read full bio
A well-known American television personality, political analyst, and writer, Sarah Elizabeth Cupp was born on February 23, 1979. She is renowned for her sharp analysis and lively debates on a variety of platforms. Cupp has established a reputation for herself in the media industry because to her breadth of knowledge and skills. As the host of the political panel show "S.E.... read full bio
American politician, attorney, and university administrator Janet Ann Napolitano has a distinguished background in public service. From 2003 to 2009, she was the 21st governor of Arizona. From 2009 to 2013, she was the third Secretary of Homeland Security for the United States, serving under President Barack Obama. Throughout her tenure, her efforts to national security received widespread recognition. President of... read full bio
Admiral William H. McRaven, USN, is a renowned former Chancellor, best-selling author, and retired Four-Star admiral of the U.S. Navy. McRaven has had a distinguished career and has advised Presidents Bush and Obama on defense-related issues in addition to making substantial contributions to the military. Admiral McRaven had a number of leadership posts during his time in the military, including overall... read full bio
William C. Dudley is an American economist who has previously served as the 10th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and who has also been vice-chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee. Dudley earned his B.A. degree from New College of Florida and went on to earn his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California, Berkeley.... read full bio
Throughout his distinguished career, renowned American economist Ben Bernanke has significantly improved the study of economics. Bernanke is currently associated with the Brookings Institution, and his knowledge and judgment have influenced American economic institutions and policy. Bernanke, who was the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was essential in guiding the nation through trying economic times. He was also a member... read full bio
Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who is serving as speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She is the only woman who has served as speaker, and is the highest-ranked elected woman in United States history. Pelosi was born in Baltimore and her father was a Democratic Congressman who was Mayor of Baltimore. Pelosi often helped her father... read full bio
Inigo de la Serna is a Spanish politican and civil engineer who has most recently been Mayor of Santander and has been Minister of Public Works. Inigo was born in Bilbao, Spain, but has been a resident of Santander all of his life. He has graduated from the University of Cantabria School of Civil Engineering as a civil engineer and... read full bio
Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean politician and diplomat who has previously served as the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. Ki-moon was born in Insei, Japanese Korea, which is now known as Eumseong County, South Korea. While in high school, Ki-moon excelled in his studies of the English language which led to him winning an essay contest that earned... read full bio
Ed Balls is a retired British Labour and co-operative politician who has previously been a member of parliament for Normanton as well as for Morley and Outwood. Balls was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, and he later studied philosophy, politics and economics at Keble College, Oxford before going on to study at John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard, where... read full bio
Deval Patrick is an American political author, civil rights lawyer, and businessman who has previously served as the 71st Governor of Massachusetts. Patrick was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he earned his A.B. and J.D. from Harvard University. After earning his J.D., Patrick went on to serve as a law clerk to Judge Stephen Reinhardt on the United States Court... read full bio
