Politics & Current Events Keynote Speakers
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Politics & Current Events keynote speakers offer timely, thought-provoking insights on the issues shaping today’s headlines. From policymaking and public opinion to elections and global developments, they help audiences make sense of a rapidly changing landscape. With experience spanning journalism, government, and public affairs, these speakers foster informed dialogue and inspire civic engagement across all viewpoints.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Andrew Busch Featured
Economic Futurist; 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for US Government
He presents intensely informative & highly entertaining keynotes. From deep research, he covers economy, public policy & elections & supercharged trends AI/WFH/Climate. He takes all this & applies it to your industry to show future growth opportunities and strategies to achieve them.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Jeff Bush Featured
Principal of The Washington Update; Authority on Nonpartisan Politics, Tax and Legal Policy, Finance and Economy
Jeff Bush’s unique insights help investors and financial advisors navigate the ever-changing landscape emanating from Washington. His presentation combines political and economic analysis with specific investment, wealth transfer, and retirement planning strategies.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Patrick Kennedy Featured
Former United States Representative, Rhode Island; Co-Founder, One Mind and Founder, The Kennedy Forum
Patrick J. Kennedy is one of the world’s leading voices on mental health and addiction. He works to unite government leaders, philanthropists, the private sector, and advocates in transforming our health care system to finally treat illness of the brain on par with illnesses of the body.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Frank Luntz Featured
Most-Quoted Pollster in America
He’s become the go-to consultant when Fortune 100 companies and their CEOs need communication and language guidance, and the most sought-after expert over other political pollsters when media outlets look to understand the hopes and worries of Americans.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Mark Whitacre, Ph.D. Featured
When Good Leaders Lose Their Way
Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history, and is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990's. His message will greatly impact you about doing the "right thing".
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 6
Carl Bernstein
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist/Author & Political Analyst
Few journalists in America’s history have had the impact on history and their craft as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Carl Bernstein. Drawing parallels between the past and the events of today, Bernstein provides invaluable context for our tumultuous times—colored with captivating stories from his legendary career.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Richard Bowen
Citigroup Whistleblower and Speaker on Ethical Leadership
Richard Bowen was Citigroup's Business Chief Underwriter during the housing bubble. High-content, high-energy speaker with customized content to impact your team.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 9
Harry Broadman
Navigating Global Markets to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities and Fend Off Risks
Dr. Broadman has been at the forefront of global business and policy decisions over the past three decades. He shares a compelling perspective on opportunities and risks shaping our economic future. Harry has a deep understanding of the global marketplace and its complex spectrum of business, policy and consumer environments.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Rosa Clemente
2008 US Vice-Presidential Candidate, Journalist, Political Commentator, Scholar-Activist
Rosa Clemente is an organizer, producer, independent journalist and scholar-activist who has been praised for engaging audiences at Ivy Leagues, community colleges and hundreds of national conferences and events with her raw, insightful and powerful presentations.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 17
Geoff Colvin
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Bestselling Author Arming Leaders to Confront Disruptive Change and Win
Experience counts! Fortune veteran Geoff Colvin gives audiences critical information and insights they need to win. The rules have changed. Winning demands courage to confront reality faster than the competition. Transformation, innovation, and reinvention are on every leader’s mind. Colvin identifies what top companies and leaders are doing to adapt.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Bob Costas
Broadcaster
Bob Costas has won twenty-nine Emmy awards - more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by-play, writing, journalism, news, and entertainment.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Willie Geist
Co-Host, Third Hour NBC's “Today”; Co-Host, MSNBC's “Morning Joe”
From looking at the follies of newsmakers to highlighting the latest in pop culture intrigues, Willie Geist brings a fun, insightful and fresh look at the serious—and seriously absurd—stories dominating today's headlines.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
John Harwood
Award-Winning Political Journalist; White House Correspondent
For more than three decades, John Harwood has covered the White House, Congress, national politics and the economy for America’s most prestigious news organizations. Interviewing every president from George H.W. Bush to Joe Biden, he received an Emmy nomination for his live CNBC town hall with President Barack Obama.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 7
Katty Kay
Veteran Political Reporter; BBC Special Correspondent; Popular Podcaster; Bestselling Author
Award-winning journalist and anchor Katty Kay broadcasts to a global audience from Washington with a fresh perspective on American politics and world affairs. She speaks on current events as well as self-assurance in women and girls, helping them turn thoughts into action. Katty co-authored four NYT bestsellers on the subject.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Johanna Maska
CEO, Global Situation Room
Our politics are more divisive than ever. Johanna Maska believes we can bridge that divide as she shares about DC politics, partisan politics, election issues, women's issues, and more.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
David McCloskey
Former CIA Analyst and McKinsey & Company Consultant
Author and former CIA analyst David McCloskey unpacks the intelligence community and major geopolitical trends shaping the globe and explains what they mean for executives and senior leaders.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Martha McSally
Pioneer. Leader. Servant. Fighter.
Colonel (ret) Martha E. McSally is a former combat fighter pilot and served four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as a U.S. Senator. She is a force of nature who inspires you to find your courage and fly!
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 12
Dambisa Moyo
International Economist & Author who Analyzes the Macroeconomy and Global Affairs
Dambisa Moyo is a prizewinning author of the New York Times bestsellers Edge of Chaos, Winner Take All, and Dead Aid, and she was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine. Moyo regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Johanna Maska & Sean Spicer
CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc. & Former White House Press Secretary
Johanna Maska is the CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc. and served as White House Director of Press Advance for former President Barack Obama. Sean Spicer served as the 28th White House press secretary, is the author of three best selling books and the host of The Sean Spicer Show.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 7 Videos: 7
Peter Singer
Futurist; Best-Selling Author on Cybersecurity, Technology and National Security
A NY Times Bestselling author, described in Wall Street Journal as “the premier futurist in the national-security environment, Singer is considered one of the world's leading experts on 21st century technology/security. He's spoken at venues that range the White House and Sydney Opera House to TED and SXSW.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 7
John Sitilides
Geopolitical & Geo-Economic Strategist; Expert in Global Affairs and American Politics; Senior Fellow for National Security, Foreign Policy Research Institute
John is a geopolitical strategist, national security senior fellow for former diplomacy coordinator to the Department of State, sharing his insights into U.S. and global geopolitical trends, intelligence and strategies before high-stakes decision makers and opinion leaders at investor, business and government conferences, forums and events.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Lynn Smith
Media & Communications Strategist, Former News Anchor TODAY/NBC/MSNBC/CNN, Podcast Host
As a transformative communications coach and former news anchor, I empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and transform their presence through exceptional communication skills. I provide a proven formula for building confidence and communicating effectively, enabling you to become an influential leader who is known for greatness.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 21 Videos: 4
Bob Woodward
Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist; Associate Editor, The Washington Post; and Author, 23 Bestsellers
The most influential investigative reporter of our time, BOB WOODWARD gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal. Woodward doesn’t take sides – he's firmly non-partisan. His tough-but-fair reporting seeks to shine a light on the inner-workings of Washington because democracies die in darkness.
Keynotes: 29 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Peter Zeihan
Geopolitical Strategist; Thinker; Futurist; Author
Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan (pronounced Zion) is a global energy, demographic and security expert whose understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security helps clients best prepare for an uncertain future.
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