Guest Speakers
Our guests have included some of the top thinkers in the country.
Here is a partial list.
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor of Michigan, lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator.
Everytown for Gun Safety
Leading group advocating for gun violence prevention with impactful political action.
Josh Stein
NC candidate for governor; Dynamic AG championing progressive causes in North Carolina.
Scott Galloway
Professor of Marketing at NYU, best-selling author and co-host of Pivot and Prof G podcasts.
Josh Harder
California Congressional representative since 2018, former venture capitalist and business professor.
Adam Gray
Influential policy advocate committed to strengthening California's economic and community development.
Cliff Albright
Longtime activist, Co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter Fund
Jamal Watkins
Longtime community organizer, activist and currently Senior Vice President at the NAACP.
Norm Eisen
Sr. Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Exec. Chair of US Democracy Center, attorney and former diplomat
Scott Forman
Longtime activist and Vote Forward founder and executive director.
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State of Michigan, activist & former dean of Wayne State University Law School
Noah Bookbinder
Renowned anti-corruption advocate leading CREW's mission to ensure ethical governance & accountability.
Organized Crime & Corruption Reporting Project
Leading investigative journalism group exposing global corruption and promoting transparency.
Eleni Kounalakis
California Lt. Governor, businesswoman, former US Ambassador to Hungary, and candidate for Governor.
Larry Diamond
Professor, author and leading expert in democracy studies at Stanford University.
George Whitesides
Congressional candidate and visionary leader advancing space exploration & innovative policies.
Josh Shapiro
Governor of Pennsylvania, former state Attorney General and Pennsylvania State Rep.
Mike Levin
U.S. representative for California's 49th congressional district since 2019.
John Dean
Author, TV commentator, Nixon White House Counsel and star witness for the Watergate hearings.
Pamela S. Karlan
American legal scholar, principal deputy assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division, US DoJ.
Mike McFaul
Professor in International Studies at Stanford & former US Ambassador to Russia
Steve Simon
Minnesota's Secretary of State since 2015 and previously served in the state House of Representatives.
Jefrey Pollock
Expert pollster and Founding Partner and President of Global Strategy Group
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Secretary of State of New Mexico, former county clerk and community organizer.
Oath
Innovative organization dedicated to protecting democratic institutions and promoting integrity in politics.
American Exchange Project
Innovative organization fostering nationwide understanding and unity through immersive exchange programs.
Simon Rosenberg
Political strategist and founder of New Democrat Network and the New Policy Institute
Rudy Salas
Candidate for 22nd CD, advocate for the Central Valley and California State Assemblyman from 2012-22.
Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona, lawyer, former AZ Secretary of State, State Senator and state Rep
Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar
Nevada Secretary of State, lawyer and businessman.
Voter Participation Center
Key player in increasing voter registration and participation among underrepresented groups for fairer elections.
Marc Elias
Well-known voting rights attorney, TV commentator, and founder of Democracy Docket.
Paul Solman
Author and PBS News Hour correspondent, winner of 8 Emmys and 4 Peabody awards.
Charlotte Hill
Professor and senior researcher for elections and voting at UC Berkeley
Ben Tyson
Campaign organizer, Vote from Home co-founder and CFO of Good Fight Political, Inc.
Dan Morain
California political journalist and noted author.
Justin Buell
Visionary leader in political consulting, driving successful campaigns through strategic innovation and expertise.
Biden Victory Fund
Major fundraising group supporting President Biden's re-election campaign with significant grassroots support.