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Kara Swisher is an American progressive technology business journalist and co-founder of technology news website, Recode. In additional to be a journalist and entrepreneur, she is also the host of the podcast "Sway" and co-host of "Pivot"

Nayeema Raza is a producer based in New York City. She is currently the showrunner of The New York Times podcast about power Sway hosted by Kara Swisher.

Graydon Carter is the co-founder of Spy Magazine and Air Mail.

Griffin Dunne is an American actor, producer, and director known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for his role in the 1981 cult classic "An American Werewolf in London," where his performance as the ill-fated Jack Goodman showcased his talent for blending horror with dark comedy. Dunne has also appeared in films like "After Hours," directed by Martin Scorsese, which earned him critical acclaim. As a director, he has worked on both feature films and television, including "Practical Magic" and episodes of popular series like "The Good Wife" and "This Is Us." Dunne’s diverse career in front of and behind the camera has established him as a versatile and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Elizabeth Ann Warren is an American politician and former law professor who is the senior United States senator from Massachusetts, serving since 2013.

Suzan-Lori Parks is an American playwright, screenwriter, musician and novelist.

Timothy Naftali is a Canadian-American historian and clinical associate professor of public service at New York University.

Jonathan Chu (Jon M. Chu) is a film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.

Alex Thompson is a National Political Correspondent for Axios.

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained prominence for her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in the 2015 Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which also earned her a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy. Erivo transitioned to film with standout performances, most notably as Harriet Tubman in Harriet (2019), for which she received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song. In addition to acting, she is a skilled singer and has performed at major events like the Oscars.

David Axelrod is a political consultant and analyst.

An American author, journalist, and comic book writer, Coates gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy.

Mike Isaac is a technology reporter based in The Times's San Francisco bureau, where he covers Facebook, Uber, and Twitter, among other companies​.

Brandy Zadrozny is an investigative journalist and reporter with NBC News. She specializes in political radicalization, extremism and disinformation on the Internet.

Heather Cox Richardson is a historian and professor of History at Boston College

Steve Ells is a businessman. He is the founder, former CEO, and Executive Chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill.

David Chalian is a journalist and political analyst who serves as CNN's political director.