Howard Dean & Steve Forbes
Experts on domestic policy and markets, former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean and world-renowned economist Steve Forbes discuss the impact of proposed legislation on U.S. business practices.
Howard Dean has spent his time in the public eye campaigning to usher in a new era of politics in which a base of grassroots supporters, combined with cutting edge technology, fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in America. Dean’s groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment to the economy, foreign trade policy and international relations. Dean’s 12 years as Governor of Vermont and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues.
Media titan Steve Forbes leads the most successful business news magazine in America. With the economy at the forefront of conversation on a global level, Mr. Forbes offers long-standing insights that capitalism, free markets, and a flat tax are essential to a healthy economy. Throughout his tenure, his keen ability to provide economic insights on the big issues of the day has been trusted by business leaders around the world and regular Americans looking for the answers to their big questions.
Howard Dean and Steve Forbes shed light on issues facing the U.S. economy today, with a full-circle perspective considering politics, economics, and media.
Howard Dean
EXCLUSIVE
- Chairman, Democratic National Committee (2005-2009)
- 79th Governor of Vermont (1991-2003)
- Founder, Democracy for America
- Contributor, MSNBC
Dean’s groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee 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 of Vermont and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues. Prior to entering the political realm, Dean was a physician and used that expertise during his political career as a champion of healthcare reform. Today, he uses his dual knowledge of politics and healthcare to speak on the current 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.
Steve Forbes
EXCLUSIVE
- Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
- Expert on Economics, Politics, Monetary Policy, and Foreign Affairs
- Frequent Contributor on FOX; Host, 'What's Ahead' Podcast
- Bestselling Author of ‘INFLATION: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How to Fix It’
A powerful and engaging speaker, Steve Forbes is known for his singular insights on current affairs and his keenly accurate forecasts of “what’s ahead” on the political and economic landscape. He offers unique perspectives on politics as a result of his campaigns for president in 1996 and 2000. Mr. Forbes also explains why free enterprise and pro-market policies are essential for America and the world to thrive. As editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, one of the best-known names in business journalism, Mr. Forbes brings stature and authoritativeness to any discussion of political and economic issues. As host of “Steve Forbes on Achievement,” a video series for students and teachers, he can also discuss subjects relating to education and entrepreneurship.
