Media
Our Media & Journalism Speakers discuss the headlines shaping our lives and influencing our perspectives.
Zanny Minton Beddoes
The editor-in-chief of The Economist, this prestigious and award-winning expert captivates with unrivaled perspective, judgment and analysis of the global economy.
- The Economist;
- Media;
- Global Economy;
- Editor-in-Chief;
- Journalist
Jamelle Bouie
Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for the New York Times and political analyst for CBS News, covers U.S. politics, public policy, elections, and race.
- Slate;
- CBS;
- Politics;
- Journalist;
- Race
Anya Kamenetz
This acclaimed author and lead education reporter for NPR challenges established ideas about how we learn, work and live in the new millennium.
- Education;
- NPR;
- futurist;
- Author;
- Journalist;
- Jewish
Michele Norris
An award-winning journalist and one of the most recognized voices in radio, she engages audiences in candid discussion about race, culture and communication in America.
- Journalist;
- NPR;
- Black History Month;
- The Race Card Project;
- Social Issues
Soledad O'Brien
This award-winning journalist and documentarian illustrates the transformative power of storytelling with inspiring personal narratives that shine a light on today’s most pressing social and global issues.
- Journalist;
- Documentarian;
- Entrepreneur;
- Black History Month;
- Diversity
Jay Smooth
This popular hip-hop radio host and video blogger serves up engaging cultural commentary on politics and race while encouraging diverse groups to seek common ground.
- Cultural Commentary;
- Politics;
- Race;
- Hip-Hop;
- Black History Month
Brandon Stanton
Discover new perspectives as the Humans of New York founder tells the stories of people from around the world and inspires audiences to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
- Humans of New York;
- Storyteller;
- Internet;
- Photographer;
- Author
Nina Totenberg
This legal affairs and SCOTUS expert shares insight on the latest hotly contested cases being considered by the Supreme Court, and how legal turn-of-events may affect your business or organization.
- NPR;
- Supreme Court;
- Legal Affairs;
- Journalist;
- Media Personality;
- Jewish
Chris Wallace
One of the country’s most prominent political journalists, the host of FOX News Sunday takes you behind-the-scenes in Washington, from power players to newsmakers and the future of the presidency.
- Journalist;
- American Presidency;
- Emmy Award;
- Peabody Award;
- Fox News
Damon Young
Through satire and keen observation, this acclaimed writer, humorist, culture critic and self-proclaimed professional black person provokes new perspectives on social issues, politics and the day’s top news stories.
- Race;
- Hip-Hop;
- Cultural Commentary;
- Twitter;
- Social Issues
Michael Barbaro
Political journalist with The New York Times and host of the wildly popular podcast, The Daily
- Politics;
- New York Times;
- Journalist;
- Jewish