Linda McMahon is the 13th U.S. secretary of education and served as administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration during President Trump’s first term. McMahon graduated from East Carolina University and was CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, a global company she helped grow to a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Following her time at SBA, she chaired the America First Policy Institute and served as co-chair of Trump’s 2024 transition team.

Shankar Vedantam is founder of Hidden Brain Media, host and executive editor of the "Hidden Brain" podcast and radio show, former NPR social science correspondent, former Washington Post correspondent, 2009-2010 Nieman Fellow at Harvard University, and author of "The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save our Lives."

Amy Walter serves as publisher and editor-in-chief of “The Cook Political Report With Amy Walter,” where she provides analysis of political issues, trends and events. She is a frequent media guest on shows including “PBS NewsHour,” NBC’s “Meet the Press,” CNN’s “Inside Politics” and Fox’s “Special Report with Bret Baier.” Walter was named one of Washington's “Most Powerful Women” by Washingtonian magazine in 2021 and 2023.

Meb Keflezighi is the first athlete in history to win the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and an Olympic marathon medal. A four-time Olympian and recipient of the Jesse Owens Award, he is known for his longevity in the sport, leadership on and off the course, and deep commitment to giving back.