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Guest Speakers 

Our guests have included some of the top thinkers in the country.  

Here is a partial list.

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Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan, lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State  Representative and Senator.

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Everytown for Gun Safety

Leading group advocating for gun violence prevention with impactful political action.

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Josh Stein

NC candidate for governor; Dynamic AG championing progressive causes in North Carolina.

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Scott Galloway

Professor of Marketing at NYU, best-selling author and co-host of Pivot and Prof G podcasts.

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Josh Harder

California Congressional representative since 2018, former venture capitalist and business professor.

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Adam Gray

Influential policy advocate committed to strengthening California's economic and community development.

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Cliff Albright

Longtime activist, Co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter Fund

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Jamal Watkins

Longtime community organizer, activist and currently Senior Vice President at the NAACP.   

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Norm Eisen

Sr. Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Exec. Chair of US Democracy Center, attorney and former diplomat

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Scott Forman

Longtime activist and Vote Forward founder and executive director. 

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Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State of Michigan, activist & former dean of Wayne State University Law School

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Noah Bookbinder

Renowned anti-corruption advocate leading CREW's mission to ensure ethical governance & accountability.

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Organized Crime & Corruption Reporting Project

Leading investigative journalism group exposing global corruption and promoting transparency.

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Eleni Kounalakis

California Lt. Governor, businesswoman, former US Ambassador to Hungary, and candidate for Governor.

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Larry Diamond

Professor, author and leading expert in democracy studies at Stanford University.

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George Whitesides

Congressional candidate and visionary leader advancing space exploration & innovative policies.

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Josh Shapiro

Governor of Pennsylvania, former state Attorney General and Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Mike Levin

U.S. representative for California's 49th congressional district since 2019.

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John Dean

Author, TV commentator, Nixon White House Counsel and star witness for the Watergate hearings.

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Pamela S. Karlan

American legal scholar, principal deputy assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division, US DoJ.

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Mike McFaul

Professor in International Studies at Stanford & former US Ambassador to Russia

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Steve Simon

Minnesota's Secretary of State since 2015 and previously served in the state House of Representatives.

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Jefrey Pollock

Expert pollster and Founding Partner and President of Global Strategy Group

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Maggie Toulouse Oliver

Secretary of State of New Mexico, former county clerk and community organizer.

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Oath

Innovative organization dedicated to protecting democratic institutions and promoting integrity in politics.

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American Exchange Project

Innovative organization fostering nationwide understanding and unity through immersive exchange programs.

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Simon Rosenberg

Political strategist and founder of New Democrat Network and the New Policy Institute

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Rudy Salas

Candidate for 22nd CD, advocate for the Central Valley and California State Assemblyman from 2012-22.

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Katie Hobbs

Governor of Arizona, lawyer,  former AZ Secretary of State, State Senator and state Rep 

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Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar

Nevada Secretary of State, lawyer and businessman.

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Voter Participation Center

Key player in increasing voter registration and participation among underrepresented groups for fairer elections.

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Marc Elias

Well-known voting rights attorney, TV commentator, and founder of Democracy Docket.

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Paul Solman

Author and PBS News Hour correspondent, winner of 8 Emmys and 4 Peabody awards.

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Charlotte Hill

Professor and senior researcher for elections and voting at UC Berkeley

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Ben Tyson

Campaign organizer, Vote from Home co-founder and CFO of Good Fight Political, Inc.

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Dan Morain

California political journalist and noted author.

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Justin Buell

Visionary leader in political consulting, driving successful campaigns through strategic innovation and expertise.

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Biden Victory Fund

Major fundraising group supporting President Biden's re-election campaign with significant grassroots support.

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