Catherine Baker-Pitts
A board member of the American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Baker is an eating disorder and gender-equity expert and author of The Perfection Trap.

Dave Barry
Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist for The Miami Herald, Barry is the author of several books, including his latest, Boogers Are My Beat.

Meredith Baxter
Emmy-nominated actress best known from the television comedy "Family Ties," Baxter is a champion of women's rights and an advocate for breast cancer awareness and prevention.

Robert Bazell
As Chief Health and Science Correspondent for NBC News, Bazell reports on a wide range of subjects in the areas of science, technology, and medicine.

Ed Begley, Jr.
An Emmy-nominated actor best recognized from "St. Elsewhere," Begley is a tireless promoter of environmental causes.

William J.Bennett
Former Secretary of Education under the Reagan and Bush administrations.

Carl Bernstein
Investigative journalist who broke the Watergate story and co-authored All The President's Men.

Cathleen Black
President of Hearst Magazines and former publisher of USA Today.

Jane Brody
Personal Health Columnist for The New York Times for nearly 30 years, Brody is the author of ten books on good health.

Patricia Wynn Brown
A writer and performer, Brown is creator of "Hair Theater," a presentation that offers women the opportunity to see life through hairdos - and hair don'ts.

Ellen Burstyn
An Academy Award-winning actress and former President of Actors' Equity, Burstyn lectures on a variety of topics.

Dr. Ellen Cannon
Leading political scientist and consultant.

Lynda Carter
Actor, former "Wonder Woman" and women's issues activist.

Sylvia Chase
Correspondent for ABC News "Prime Time Live".

Linda Chavez
A syndicated columnist and political analyst for FOX News, Chavez focuses her writing and reporting on politics and the role of Hispanics from a conservative point of view.

Cassandra Clayton
Contributing correspondent for NBC News.

Dr. Murray Cohen
An internationally recognized expert in bioterrorism and workplace safety, Dr. Cohen has developed the "gold standard" of smart and cost effective strategies for businesses wishing to protect their employees, customers and shareholders from today's new risks.

Bob Costas
"NBC Sports" anchor and Olympics host.

Catherine Crier
Broadcast journalist for FOX News, state judge and trial lawyer professor.

Mort Crim
Award-winning journalist and creator of the popular radio series "Second Thoughts".

Faith Daniels
Long time news correspondent and anchor for NBC.

Wade Davis, PhD
Described as "a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all life's diversity," National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis will take you on a visual journey you will never forget.

Tom DeFrank
Washington Bureau Chief for New York Daily News. Award winning journalist and author.

Susan Dentzer
An on-air correspondent with PBS' "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," Dentzer leads a unit dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of health care, health policy and Social Security reform.

Hugh Downs
Emmy Award-winning former anchor of "20/20" and the author of ten books, including Thirty Dirty Lies About Old and On Camera: My 10,000 Hours on Television.

Jill Eikenberry
Actress best known for "L.A. Law" and breast cancer survivor.

Linda Ellerbee
Award-winning journalist, bestselling author and breast cancer survivor. Champion in the fight against substance abuse.

Emme
Famous plus-size model and host of E! Entertainment's "Fashion Emergency." Also speaks on eating disorders and body image.

Peggy Fleming
Olympic gold medallist in skating and breast cancer survivor.

Susan Ford Bales
Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, is a widely recognized speaker on substance abuse and an advocate for breast cancer awareness.

Al Franken
Emmy Award-winning writer for "Saturday Night Live" and author of Oh, the Things I Know!: A Guide to Success, or Failing That, Happiness.

Ellen Goodman
Pulitzer Prize Winner for Distinguished Commentary. Bestselling author and syndicated columnist of the Boston Globe's "At Large" column.

Erin Gray
Model and actress, perhaps best known for "Silver Spoons" and "Buck Rogers," who speaks on domestic violence.

Robert Hager
NBC correspondent covering aviation and the Federal Trade Commission.

Joan Hamburg
Host of WOR New York's "The Joan Hamburg Show".

Hattie Hill
Diversity/gender equity expert and international management consultant.

John Hockenberry
"Dateline NBC" correspondent, author of Moving Violations, and advocate for the disabled.

Brit Hume
FOX-TV NEWS Senior Political Analyst

Alberto Ibarguen
Publisher of The Miami Herald.

Jesse Jackson
President and CEO of the Rainbow/Push Coalition, Inc.

Ann Jillian
Award-winning actress and performer, and breast cancer survivor.

Haynes Johnson
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-author of The System with David Broder.

Phil Jones
Former CBS News national correspondent. "The Dean" of Capitol Hill reporters.

Naomi Judd
Country superstar, author and wellness advocate.

Larry King
America's master communicator and host of CNN's "Larry King Live!".

Morton Kondracke
Co-host of Fox News' "The Beltway Boys". Executive Editor of Roll Call and former panelist on "The McLaughlin Group".

William Kristol
Editor/Publisher of The Weekly Standard. Political pundit and TV commentator.

Lawrence Kutner, PhD
Dubbed "Dr. Dad" by the Associated Press, Dr. Kutner is a contributing editor to Parenting magazine who provides insights and perspective into the changing challenges faced by both parents and children.

Cheryl Ladd
Star of "Charlie's Angels" and over 40 films. Recently starred on Broadway in "Annie Get Your Gun".

Loretta LaRoche
Humorist and Harvard Medical School stress expert. Host of popular PBS specials "Humor Your Stress" and "Stop Global Whining."

Vicki Lawrence
Emmy Award-winning actress best known for "The Carol Burnett Show" and "Mama's Family." Advocate for women's health.

Joe Lockhart
Former White House Press Secretary To Bill Clinton.

Joan Lunden
Host of A&E's "Behind Closed Doors with Joan Lunden" and former co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America." Author of several books on lifestyle and women's issues.

Consuelo Mack
CNBC journalist and host of "Wall Street Week".

Gavin MacLeod
Talented actor who created two classic TV roles--Murray on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Captain Steubing on "The Love Boat".

Michael Mandel
Economics Editor of BusinessWeek.

Eileen McDargh
Management consultant and author of Work for a Living and Still Be Free to Live, the first book written on work and life balance.

Andrea Mitchell
Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News and host of MSNBC's "The Mitchell Report."

Dr. Patrick Moore
Renowned environmentalist. Founding member and former president of Greenpeace.

Rita Moreno
Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy award winning actress best known for her role as Anita in the film "West Side Story."

Bill Moyers
Popular PBS host. Journalist, author and former press secretary to Lyndon Johnson.

Lisa Myers
Chief Congressional Correspondent for NBC News and frequent guest on "Meet the Press"

Dr. George
Former astronaut and director of the American Association for Advancement of Science.

Martin Nolan
Political columnist for The Boston Globe.

Peggy Noonan
Special assistant to Ronald Reagan, speechwriter for George Bush, contributing editor to Time and Good Housekeeping and author of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Deborah Norville
Anchor of "Inside Edition," author, and mental health advocate.

Norman Ornstein
Political/media analyst at The American Enterprise Institute and well known Washinton pundit.

Jane Pauley
Former co-anchor of NBC's "Today Show" and current host of "Dateline NBC".

Dr. Ruth Peters
Author of Laying Down the Law: The 25 Laws of Parenting and contributing psychologist for NBC's "Today."

J. Winston Porter
A former EPA executive, Winston is a leading environmental consultant who speaks on numerous environmental matters, including waste management, environmental benefits of ag-biotechnology, and federal facilities site remediation.

Jane Powell
Actress, singer and star of over 20 MGM musicals. Advocate for healthy lifestyles for women and seniors.

Howard Putnam
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines and noted authority on ethically navigating through change.

Dan Quayle
Former Vice President and author of The American Family: Discovering the Values that Make Us Strong.

Anna Quindlen
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of One True Thing and Black and Blue.

Jane Bryant Quinn
Personal finance columnist for Newsweek magazine.

Phylicia Rashad
Best known as Clair Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," and the first black actress to win a Tony for a dramatic leading role, Rashad is a committed advocate for children, women's issues, and fine arts.

William Raspberry
Pulitzer Prize-winning urban affairs columnist for The Washington Post.

Dan Rather
Former anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" and host of "48 Hours".

Dr. Sylvia Rimm
Nationally recognized psychologist, expert in pediatric learning disabilities, and bestselling author of See Jane Win.

Deborah Roberts
ABC News correspondent and host of Lifetime Live. Married to weatherman Al Roker.

Betty Rollin
NBC News correspondent, breast cancer survivor, and author of First You Cry.

Charlie Rose
Award-winning host of PBS's "The Charlie Rose Show" and correspondent for "60 Minutes".

John Rosemond
Director of The Center For Affirmative Parenting, family psychologist and author of Because I Said So!.

Stuart Rothenberg
Columnist for Roll Call the Capitol Hill paper. Political analyst.

William Safire
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New York Times political columnist/analyst and lexicographer.

Forrest Sawyer
NBC News/MSNBC anchor and contributor.

Bob Schieffer
Anchor and moderator of "Face The Nation," Schieffer is also CBS News' chief Washington correspondent

William Schneider
CNN's political commentator and election expert analyst.

Bernie Shaw
Former CNN principal Washington anchor. His assignments included "CNN Worldview", "CNN & Time", and "Inside politics".

Robert L. Siciliano
Expert in personal safety and security, and author of The Safety Minute.

John Sitilides
An advisor to political leaders and business executives and a media commentator on current and global affairs who enlightens audiences on the headlines from Washington and around the world

Liz Smith
"The First Lady of Gossip," a syndicated columnist, bestselling author of Natural Blonde and a literacy advocate.

Tony Snow
Political analyst, former syndicated columnist and host of "Fox News Sunday".

David Pearce Snyder
Lifestyle editor of The Futurist magazine.

Gloria Steinem
Icon of modern feminism, author and founding editor of MS. Magazine.

John Stossel
ABC News correspondent, "20/20" anchor/correspondent, and host of "The John Stossel Specials".

Helen Thomas
Renowned 30-year veteran White House correspondent for the Associated Press.

Dr. Art Ulene
A medical expert who has contributed to NBC's Today for 23 years, Dr. Ulene's nationwide health campaigns have helped Americans deal with a variety of health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and women's healthcare.

Garrick Utley
CNN contributor. Former ABC News' chief foreign correspondent and a 30-year veteran of NBC News.

Sander Vanocur
A forty-year veteran of print and broadcast journalism. His career includes work for NBC, ABC News, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Faye Wattleton
Former President of Planned Parenthood. Author and woman's rights advocate.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Pychosexual therapist and author of 15 books, including Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex.

James Q. Wilson
Professor and expert in crime in America.

Bob Woodward
Investigative journalist famous for breaking the Watergate scandal. Co-author of All The President's Men.

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