From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders; as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).... read full bio
Tara Setmayer is an American political commentator for ABC News and CNN, is a former GOP communications director for the U.S. House of Representatives, and has been a co-host for Real News on TheBlaze. She has also been a communications specialist for the Coalition on Urban Renewal and Education and has been seen on television series such as The View,... read full bio
Investigative journalist Tara Palmeri is also the popular podcast "Broken: Seeking Justice" host. She contributes to Playbook, a well-known Politico newsletter. She previously served as an ABC News White House correspondent, where she reported on the most significant political topics for primetime shows like Good Morning America and World News Tonight. Previously, Tara worked as a political analyst for CNN and... read full bio
Originally famous for winning the talent contest Popstars and subsequently being a member of the band Hear'Say, Suzanne Shaw is now an established musical theatre and West End performer, actress, model and television presenter in her own right. She is also the winner of series 3 of the popular ITV1 program Dancing on Ice. She is married to Sony Award... read full bio
Susannah Cahalan is an American acclaimed journalist as well as a New York Times best-selling author of the book “Brain on Fire”. Cahalan’s book, Brain on Fire, is a memoir on her personal experience being misdiagnosed with a mental illness. One day, Cahalan woke up in a hospital with no recollection of how she got there and no memories of... read full bio
Susan L. Taylor is an American editor, writer, and journalist from Harlem, New York City. She has previously been the editor-in-chief of Essence and is one of the most influential black woman in journalism. Taylor began her career at Essence as a freelance fashion and beauty editor when the magazine was founded. After working for Essence for 11 years, Taylor... read full bio
Susan Glasser is an American journalist and news editor who is currently a staff writer for The New Yorker. Glasser is well-known for her column, “Letter from Trump’s Washington.” Glasser was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and she her parents were founders of the weekly legal newspaper, Legal Times, which is what led her to a career in writing. Glasser... read full bio
Sunny Hostin is an American lawyer, journalist, columnist and television host who is currently the co-host of the ABC talk show “The View.” She is also currently the senior legal correspondent and analyst for ABC News and host and executive producer of the series “Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin.” Hostin was born in New York City, New York and... read full bio
Steven Kotler is an American award-winning journalist, New York Times best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is currently executive director of the Flow Research Collective where he is a leading expert on high performance. Kotler was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with a degree in English and Creative Writing. He... read full bio
Stephen Smith is an American sports television personality, radio host, journalist, and actor who is best known for being a commentator for ESPN’s First Take alongside Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim. Smith is also an analyst for the NBA on SportsCenter and is also an NBA analyst for NBA Countdown on ESPN. As a radio host, Smith has hosted The... read full bio
Stephen Sackur is an English journalist who is best known for being the host of “HARDtalk,” which is a current affairs interview program which is featured on both BBC World News and BBC News Channel. Apart from his work with HARDtalk, Sackur has also been presenter for the series “GMT” which is featured on BBC World News. Sackur was born... read full bio
Journalist Stephanie Ruhle is the managing editor and news anchor for Bloomberg Television and editor-at-large for Bloomberg News. She co-hosts the television show Bloomberg GO. She is also a columnist for Shape.com (Shape magazine), was featured on the cover of Working Mother magazine and Fit Pregnancy, and has been featured in 201 Magazine, Glass Hammer, IWantHerJob, and Business Insider. Ruhle... read full bio
Stephanie Flanders is a British former broadcast journalist, market strategist, editor, and presenter who has been best known for being the BBC economics editor. Flanders has previously earned her degree from Balliol College, Oxford in Philosophy, Politics and Economics before going on to be a Kennedy Scholar at Harvard University. Flanders began her career first working as an economist at... read full bio
For 12 years, millions of people woke up each weekday morning to the sound of Spencer Christians familiar voice. As the charismatic, friendly weather forecaster on ABC News Good Morning America, Spencer Christian provided up-to-date information about the weather throughout the country. In January 1999, Spencer Christian left Good Morning America for a new and exciting opportunity: as the weather... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and published author Souad Mekhennet defies categorization. Combining her business savvy and trailblazing tenacity as a German woman of Moroccan and Turkish ancestry, she has made substantial contributions to public dialogue and global understanding. The vast cultural fluency of Souad not only promotes justice but also sheds light on the injustices of our day. Her perilous adventures exhibit unmatched... read full bio
Soraya Chemaly is a writer and media critic. Her writing has garnered a variety of awards. She has been featured in publications including TIME, The Guardian, The Nation, Verge, and The New Statesman. Much of Chemaly’s work covers topics related to free speech, sexualized violence, technology, and inclusivity. Chemaly is a dedicated activist, a director of the Women’s Media Center... read full bio
Simon Rogers is a data editor, analyzer, journalist, writer, and speaker. He has written a variety of different books and papers, including Facts Are Sacred: The Power of Data. Rogers has also written infographics for childrens books, was the launch news editor of the Guardians United Kingdom data site, and has three Guardian books including How Slow Can You Waterski... read full bio
Shiraz Maher is a British journalist, writer, analyst, and Director for the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence at King’s College London. Through his work with King’s College, Maher leads the research on Syrian and Iraqi conflicts. Maher was born in Birmingham, England, and he has earned his degrees from the University of Leeds and University... read full bio
Enter the G-Block and go Around the World in 80 Seconds with Shepard Smith, whose fast-paced and jam-packed anchoring is a glimpse into the future of television news. His highly relatable reporting has been a trademark on FOX News Channel (FNC) since he joined the network at its inception in 1996. Smith anchors FNCs signature evening newscast, The Fox Report... read full bio
Shannon Bream is a well-known American television news anchor, reporter, and lawyer who has distinguished herself as a major player in the media industry, particularly as a result of her affiliation with Fox News. Bream, who is well-known for hosting the prime-time show "Fox News @ Night," also holds the position of Chief Legal Correspondent for the prestigious Fox News... read full bio
