Jon Meacham October 2 , 2018
Presidential historian , Pulitzer Prize-winning author , and contributor to Time and The New York Times Book Review , Jon Meacham is one of America ’ s most prominent public intellectuals . A regular guest on “ Morning Joe ,” he is known as a skilled raconteur with a depth of knowledge about politics , religion , and current affairs . He understands how issues and events impact our lives and why historical context matters . Meacham ’ s most recent presidential biography , “ Destiny and Power : The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush ,” debuted at # 1 on The New York Times ’ Best Sellers list in November of 2015 . Meacham received the Pulitzer Prize for “ American Lion ,” his bestselling 2008 biography of Andrew Jackson . As a contributing editor to Time , he writes for the magazine ’ s Ideas section .
Adam Steltzner November 6 , 2018
From aspiring rock star going nowhere fast to a history-making Ph . D . rocket scientist , Adam Steltzner is recognized as one of NASA ’ s leading and most unique innovators . For nearly a decade , he has led and inspired the breakthrough team that invented the ingenious “ sky crane ” landing system that so spectacularly landed the Mars rover “ Curiosity ” on the Martian surface in 2012 . Next , Steltzner will lead NASA ’ s Mars 2020 Project that will gather core samples of Mars for scientific discovery . In his book “ The Right Kind of Crazy : A True Story of Teamwork , Leadership and High Stakes Innovation ,” Steltzner brings to life unique strategies and perspectives on breaking through the seemingly impossible .
Francine Segan December 4 , 2018
One of America ’ s foremost experts on Italian cuisine , Francine Segan is an engaging public speaker , author , and TV personality . She is a noted food historian and a James Beard nominated author of six books including “ Dolci : Italy ’ s Sweets ” and “ Pasta Modern .” Segan is the host of NYC ’ s popular weekly TV series “ Americans Who Love Italy ” and appears on many other TV shows , including the “ Today ” show and “ Early Show .” She has been featured on numerous specials for PBS , Food Network , History , Sundance , and Discovery channels . Having collaborated with many regions of Italy to promote Italian food , culture , and wine in the States , Segan is the American spokesperson for several distinguished Italian companies . She has also been a food judge for the Fancy Food Show , Bacardi Cocktail competition and the International Pesto competition .
Lara Logan February 5 , 2019
Bold , award-winning reporting has earned Lara Logan a prominent spot among the world ’ s best foreign correspondents . She was named CBS News Chief Foreign Correspondent in February 2006 , and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent in 2008 , all while contributing to “ 60 Minutes .” In 2012 , Logan was named a full-time correspondent for the newsmagazine . Her recent reports for “ 60 Minutes ” include the operation to take back Mosul from ISIS , a story of little-known victims of the Holocaust , and another story on the similarities between ISIS genocide tactics and those of Hitler ’ s Final Solution . Her work has taken her from the front lines of the Ebola crisis to the forests of central Africa , where she did a story on veterinarians treating endangered mountain gorillas in the wild , to Hollywood , where she recently profiled one of rock ‘ n ’ roll ’ s most prolific photographers .
David Eagleman March 5 , 2019
David Eagleman is a daring young scientist who provides a new understanding of our brains and our selves . As a speaker , this Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author is energizing , edifying , and able to connect scientific discovery to any field . He deals with everything from how the brain rewires itself to why science and art must learn from each other . In his spectacular PBS series “ The Brain ,” he provides viewers with a deeper understanding of themselves , the unseen world of decisions , and modern neuroscience . His influential neuroscience books include the New York Times bestseller “ Incognito : The Secret Lives of the Brain ,” and “ Wednesday is Indigo Blue : Discovering the Brain of Synesthesia .”
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