Assembly Required Creators & Guests

Michele Norris is a radio journalist and former host of the National Public Radio.

Stacey Abrams is a prominent American politician, lawyer, author, and voting rights activist. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017. Abrams gained national recognition during her 2018 campaign for Governor of Georgia, where she narrowly lost but was praised for her efforts to address voter suppression. Following the election, she founded Fair Fight Action, an organization dedicated to advocating for free and fair elections. Abrams is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written both political works and fiction under the pen name Selena Montgomery. Her impactful work in politics and dedication to civil rights have made her a significant figure in American public life.

Glennon Doyle is an American author, activist, and speaker best known for her bestselling memoirs Untamed, Love Warrior, and Carry On, Warrior. Untamed became a cultural phenomenon, earning widespread acclaim for its powerful messages of self-discovery, female empowerment, and personal liberation. Doyle is the founder of Together Rising, a nonprofit organization that supports women, families, and marginalized communities in need. Her work often draws on her personal experiences, including recovery from addiction and navigating complex family dynamics. Doyle is a prominent voice on issues like mental health, feminism, and social justice. Doyle hosts the podcast We Can Do Hard Things.

Michelle Obama is a lawyer, university administrator, and writer. She was also First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017.

Jason David Kander is an American attorney, author, non-combat veteran, politician and hosts the Crooked Media podcast Majority 54 with Jason Kander, where he and his guests explore how Democrats can talk about divisive issues with people who voted for Donald Trump.

Jen Psaki is an American political advisor and communications expert who served as the White House Press Secretary under President Joe Biden from January 2021 to May 2022. Before her tenure as Press Secretary, Psaki held various significant roles, including White House Communications Director from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and spokesperson for the United States Department of State. Known for her articulate and direct communication style, she played a pivotal role in shaping and conveying the administration's message. After leaving the White House, Psaki transitioned to a career in media, joining MSNBC as a political analyst and host. Her extensive experience in government and media has made her a respected voice in American politics.

Annie M. Lowrey is a journalist who writes on politics and economic policy. She currently reports for The Atlantic.Previously, Lowrey covered economic policy for The New York Times. Prior to that, she covered the economy as the Moneybox columnist for Slate. She has also been a staff writer for the Washington Independent and served on the editorial staffs of Foreign Policy and The New Yorker.Lowrey's first book, "Give People Money: How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World," was published in 2018.Lowery attended Harvard University and wrote for the Harvard Crimson.

Tom Colicchio is a celebrity chef. He co-founded the Gramercy Tavern in New York City and formerly served as a co-owner and as the executive chef. He is also the founder of Crafted Hospitality.

Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy at Yeshiva University.Before joining the Cardozo School of Law, Shaw worked in the White House Counsel’s Office as a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Counsel to the President. She clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.Shaw's work has appeared in the Northwestern University Law Review, the Columbia Law Review, the Cornell Law Review, the Texas Law Review, and the Georgetown Law Journal. Her popular writing has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, and the Take Care blog. She recently edited the book "Reproductive Rights and Justice Stories," with Reva Siegel and Melissa Murray. She also serves as a contributor with ABC News and co-hosts the Supreme Court podcast "Strict Scrutiny." Shaw received her B.A. from Brown University and her J.D. and Order of the Coif from Northwestern University, where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Northwestern University Law Review.

Rhiannon Giddens is a musician.

Paola Ramos is a journalist, writer, and author of the book Finding Latinx.

Bryan Cranston is an esteemed actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Walter White in the critically acclaimed television series "Breaking Bad," which earned him multiple Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Cranston's extensive career includes significant roles in television series such as "Malcolm in the Middle" and films like "Argo," "Trumbo," and "The Infiltrator." He has also demonstrated his talents on stage, earning a Tony Award for his performance in "All the Way." Cranston's versatility and depth as an actor have made him a prominent and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Nayna Gupta is an attorney and Policy Director at American Immigration Council.

Joy Buolamwini is a Ghanaian-American computer scientist and digital activist based at the MIT Media Lab, she founded the Algorithmic Justice League, an organisation that looks to challenge bias in decision making software.

Melissa Murray is a professor at New York University School of Law. Prior to joining New York University, Murray was a professor at the University of California Berkeley, eventually serving as faculty director of the school’s Center on Reproductive Rights and Justice and as Berkeley Law’s interim dean.Murray received her B.A. in History from the University of Virginia and her J.D. in Law from Yale Law School. She then clerked for U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill in Connecticut and Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Céline Gounder is an infectious disease physician, internist, epidemiologist, filmmaker, and medical journalist.

U.S. senator from New Jersey and Democratic candidate for president.

Skye Perryman is a lawyer, advocate, leader and CEO of Democracy Forward.

Maxwell Frost is Congressman-Elect for Florida's 10th Congressional District.