46th Vice President of the United States; Secretary of Defense; Congressman, House Leadership; White House Chief of Staff; Chairman and CEO of Halliburton

For over 40 years, Dick Cheney has served at the highest levels of the US Government and private sector. As White House Chief of Staff in the aftermath of Watergate and America’s withdrawal from Vietnam, Wyoming’s Congressman and a member of the House Republican leadership during the Reagan years, Secretary of Defense as the Cold War ended and America defeated Iraq in Desert Storm, CEO of Halliburton, and Vice President of the United States on 9/11 at the dawn of the Global War on Terror, Cheney has participated in many of the events that have shaped our nation for over four decades. Few Americans alive today can match the breadth and depth of his experience and service.

As a statesman, policymaker, businessman, and politician – who never lost an election in which his name was on the ballot--Cheney’s insight, experiences and knowledge are unparalleled.

CNBC Contributor; Founder, Democracy for America; Chairman, Democratic National Committee, 2005-2009; Architect of the “50-State Strategy”; 2004 Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President; Governor of Vermont, 1991-2003

Howard Dean's groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee have provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment to the economy, foreign trade policy and international relations. His 12 years as Governor and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues. His skillful stewardship of the party as Democratic National Committee chair began in 2005 and continued through the inauguration of President Barack Obama. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Dean made the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values. 

Senior Fellow, The Center for American Progress; Bestselling Author of Resilience and Saving Graces; Passionate Advocate for Healthcare Reform & Children's Causes

A passionate advocate for healthcare reform and children’s causes, as well as an accomplished attorney, Elizabeth Edwards has been tireless champion on behalf of important social issues.

18th Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, 2003-2007; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1995-2007; Heart-Lung Transplant Surgeon; Leading Voice on the Healthcare Debate; Board Member, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund; Co-chair, Partnership for a healthier America; Founder, Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

Doctor and Senator Bill Frist is both a nationally recognized heart and lung transplant surgeon and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Currently Professor of Business and Medicine at Vanderbilt University, he is uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges and solutions in health care policy. Senator Frist is consistently recognized among the most influential leaders in American healthcare and is one of only two individuals to rank in the top ten of each of the five inaugural Modern Healthcare Magazine annual surveys of the most powerful people in healthcare in the United States.

Assistant to President George W. Bush for Policy & Strategic Planning, 2005-2006; Assistant to the President for Speechwriting and Policy Advisor, 2002-2005; Washington Post Op-Ed Columnist; Former Senior Fellow, U.S. Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Research Fellow, Center on Faith & International Affairs at the Institute for Global Engagement

Michael Gerson has been called one of President Bush’s most trusted advisors, the most influential presidential speechwriter in almost a half-century and the conscience of the White House. As a senior administration official who has participated in some of the most important events of recent history, he brings a broad perspective, and strong and informed views, to the political and policy debates of the day.

Long-standing champions of health care reform, Howard Dean and Bill Frist engage in a lively debate on  the necessity and challenges ahead for one of the Obama administration’s top priorities: tackling health care reform.

Former Presidential candidates Fred Thompson and Howard Dean face off  in a rousing program on the issues of the day, including healthcare reform, the stimulus plan, foreign policy, the future of American politics and more.

Karen Hughes and Howard Dean face off in a rousing program on the major domestic and foreign policy issues of the day, including healthcare reform, the stimulus plan, foreign policy, political commentary and more.

Dean, Columbia Business School; Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush, 2001-2003

An economic advisor to Presidents, a well-respected Dean and Professor, R. Glenn Hubbard has been the architect of policies that affect millions. His groundbreaking research in the areas of tax policy, monetary economics, international finance and corporate finance has earned him international acclaim as a leader in economic theory and application.  A prolific writer, he rises at 4 a.m. to pen research papers and op–eds that regularly appear in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He’s a frequent guest on such programs as NPR's Marketplace and PBS's Nightly Business Report.

“Senator Ted Kennedy's Closest Confidante, in Politics and Life” – The New York Times ; Passionate Advocate for Passage of Historic Health Care Legislation ; Co-Founder and Trustee of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate ; Trustee, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Described by The New York Times as the late Senator Edward Kennedy's “closest confidante in politics and life,” Victoria Reggie Kennedy shared her husband’s passion and dream of passing the long-elusive health care reform legislation. That dream was realized on Sunday, March 21, 2010 with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a landmark moment that turned her husband’s dream into reality. “As Ted Kennedy said, across the decades, in the best and in the most discouraging hours, health care was the cause of his life,” said Vicki. “Tonight that cause becomes more than a dream, it becomes America’s commitment…Ted knew we would get here, and all of us who loved him and shared his hopes for America are deeply grateful.” Mrs. Kennedy worked tirelessly with White House and congressional leadership to lobby for this historic health care bill. She told members of Congress “You know no piece of legislation is perfect. But it's so important to make the progress, get the ball rolling. Teddy always talked about not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service; 13th New York State Health Commissioner; UNICEF Special Representative for Health and Nutrition, 1993-1996

Dr. Antonia C. Novello’s appointment as the 14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Services was historic as she was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold this highly esteemed position. Dr. Novello has been an inspiration in all of her government positions - always pushing the envelope on educating the public. Sample Dr. Novello delivers inspiring and informative keynotes on issues relating to healthcare and health disparities, women’s issues and leadership, and issues pertaining to the Hispanic community.

Political Analyst for ABC News; NPR Senior News Analyst; Former Co-Anchor, This Week with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts

Long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts is one of the most esteemed and brilliant broadcast journalists of our time.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush; Author, Courage and Consequence ; Fox News Contributor; Wall Street Journal Columnist; Newsweek Columnist

Sponsors hosting Karl Rove's lectures have reported that he is "provocative, lively and thoughtful" (Nomura) with crowds being "very responsive, often erupting in applause" (Wabash College). Karl Rove has been described by respected author and columnist Michael Barone in US News & World Report as “unique...no Presidential appointee has ever had such a strong influence on politics and policy, and none is likely to do so again anytime soon.” A key member of the President’s inner circle, he has been called a master strategist whose “game has always been long term,” says columnist David Broder, “and he plays it with an intensity and attention to detail that few can match.” He was ranked #1 on both the Telegraph.co.uk’s List of the “50 Most Influential Political Pundits in America” and New York Magazine's “Most Popular Political Pundit Index.” As a Fox News contributor, Karl provides a “genuine feel of inside knowledge,” says David Zurawik, a television critic for The Baltimore Sun.

United States Senator from Tennessee, 1994-2002

Fred Thompson is one of the most respected and visible figures speaking out on the important challenges facing America today. Senator Thompson’s uniquely American life has been marked not only by recognizing opportunity when it arose, but by answering the call to public service and leadership. His dedication to law and passion for the founding principles that laid America’s foundation led him to serve for eight years as a Senator from Tennessee and to his 2008 presidential campaign.

Leading Expert in Healthcare Policy & Economics; Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy, Brandeis University; Founder, Council on Health Care Economics & Policy

As one of the nation's leading experts in healthcare policy and economics, Stuart Altman has confronted some of the most critical problems existing in federal health policy. The Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Dr. Altman is an economist whose research interests are primarily in the areas of federal health policy. His work spans decades and covers most of the policy issues that have and continue to impact all areas of nursing and healthcare delivery, as well as point to the future of healthcare delivery in the new millennium.

Senior Economist of the National Center for Policy Analysis

An unapologetic advocate of free enterprise and privatization, Barry Asmus is recognized as a revolutionary thinker who delivers his ideas in an energy-filled entertaining presentation. He doesn’t just talk policy – he makes it happen. A Senior Economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis, Asmus has directly influenced how world leaders approach social security, health care, monetary and fiscal policy and other equally complex issues. With presentations customized to reflect your particular economic policy needs, Asmus helps audiences understand major policy issues – without all the jargon.

Acting General Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008-2009; Counselor for Health Policy to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2005-2008

As the Acting General Counsel of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Mr. Thomas R. Barker oversaw the 400 attorneys who comprised the legal staff of the HHS Office of General Counsel. As a member of the Boston Bar Association and the American Health Lawyers Association, Mr. Barker is a frequent lecturer and author on health care legal matters.

Health Futurist ; Medical Economist

With 40 years of experience as a medical school professor and consultant to leading providers of health services, Dr. Jeff Bauer is an established expert on key trends that shape the future of the industry. As an internationally recognized industry thought leader, he has published over 200 publications that prepare health care leaders to approach the future proactively and strategically. Jeff Bauer gives dozens of speeches every year and consistently receives superb evaluations for insightful, thought-provoking presentations that provide attendees with a wealth of helpful “take home” information.

Former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Senior Global Health Advisor; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown and Tufts University Schools of Medicine

Dr. Blumenthal is an internationally recognized medical expert and leader who has been a major force in bringing important public health issues including global health, women’s health, obesity, and mental illness to increased attention, helping to place them at the top of our nation’s health care agenda.

Karen Hughes and Dee Dee Myers face off in a rousing program on the major domestic and foreign policy issues of the day, on the issues of the day, offering an insider's perspective on the White House as they address the challenges facing the New Administration, including healthcare reform, the stimulus plan, foreign policy, political commentary and more.

Karl Rove and Dee Dee Myers face off in a rousing program on the major domestic and foreign policy issues of the day, on the issues of the day, offering an insider's perspective on the White House as they address the challenges facing the New Administration, including healthcare reform, the stimulus plan, foreign policy, political commentary and more.

Myers: White House Press Secretary, 1993-1994; Cheney: High Profile Political Commentator

Liz Cheney and Dee Dee Myers face off in a rousing program on the major domestic and foreign policy issues of the day, offering an insider's perspective on the White House as they address the challenges facing the Obama Administration, including healthcare reform, the stimulus plan, foreign policy, political commentary and more.

Editor-in-Chief, Health Affairs; Analyst on Health, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

A noted journalist, Susan Dentzer brings expert analysis to the state of healthcare today, as well as her extensive experience reporting on every public and private healthcare trend in recent memory to present to audiences a complete and concise picture of where we’ve been, where we are headed and the potential economic and policy implications of the current proposals being considered.

Two-Time Governor of Florida; Three-Time U.S. Senator; 2004 Presidential Candidate; Co-Chair, Bipartisan Presidential Commission Investigating the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Senator Bob Graham is the former two–term governor of Florida and served for 18 years in the United States Senate. This is combined with 12 years in the Florida legislature for a total of 38 years of public service. As Governor and Senator, Bob Graham was a centrist, committed to bringing his colleagues together behind programs that served the broadest public interest. He was recognized by the people of Florida when he received an 83% approval ranking as he concluded eight years as Governor. Senator Graham retired from public service in January 2005, following his Presidential campaign in 2004. He is recognized for his leadership on issues ranging from healthcare, environmental preservation and education, to his ten years of service on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He continues his government service as President Obama’s choice to co-chair the Bi-Partisan Commission on the Mexican Oil Spill.

Liz Cheney- High Profile Political Commentator; Founder and Chairman, KeepAmericaSafe.com ; Governor Howard Dean- CNBC Contributor; Founder, Democracy for America

Two of the most outspoken voices in American politics, Howard Dean and Liz Cheney face off in a rousing program on the issues of the day, including healthcare, deficit spending, foreign policy and more.

Graham: Two-Time Governor of Florida, Three-Time U.S. Senator, 2004 Presidential Candidate; ; Rove: Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Author of Courage and Consequence, Fox News Contributor, and Wall Street Journal and Newsweek Columnist

Bob Graham and Karl Rove face off in a rousing program on the major domestic and foreign policy issues of the day, on the issues of the day, offering an insider's perspective on the White House as they address the challenges facing the Obama Administration, including the economy, healthcare, foreign policy, political commentary and more.

Author; Consultant ; President Emeritus, Institute For The Future

With his eye firmly focused on the horizon, futurist Ian Morrison looks at where we’re going and how to plan for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Using the present to discover implications for the future, Ian Morrison helps audiences plan for long-term success by identifying the driving forces shaping their destiny. Drawing on cutting-edge research and practical experience as a consultant in the field, Morrison helps audiences recognize the unexpected opportunities that transform an organization, an industry or a life.

United States Senator from Pennsylvania, 1995-2007; Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, 2001-2006

Growing up in western Pennsylvania, the son of an Italian immigrant, Senator Rick Santorum developed a belief system that has served him throughout his life--if you work hard and commit to a core set of values, anything is possible.

Health Policy Expert and Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2001-2003)

As one of Medicare's strongest proponents – and one of its toughest critics – Tom Scully worked tirelessly to bring reform to the nation's largest healthcare program, serving more than 40 million Americans. In his speeches, Scully makes sense of this constantly evolving issue, providing to-the-minute insights on current policy and its repercussions. Using ongoing legislative action as his starting point, Scully offers audiences a clear analysis of the future of Medicare and Medicaid.