Liz Cheney served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. ​ She chaired the House Republican Conference from 2019 to 2021 and served as the Vice Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. ​ Cheney is the author of the memoir "Oath and Honor" and co-authored "Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America" with her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney. ​ She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado College and her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School. ​ In 2022, Cheney, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, received the John F Kennedy Presidential Library’s prestigious Profile in Courage Award, with commendation for her “consistent and courageous voice in defense of democracy.”

Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of public interest law at George Washington University. Professor Turley has written extensively in areas ranging from constitutional law to legal theory to tort law. He has written numerous academic articles that have appeared in a variety of leading law journals including Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Northwestern, University of Chicago. He is the author of The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage (Simon & Schuster 2024). Turley is currently the legal analyst for Fox News.  He is a columnist for USA Today, The Hill, and other newspapers including the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal. Professor Turley received his B.A. at the University of Chicago and his J.D. at Northwestern.

Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic Fellow, and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic. Joel specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes in order to show a world worth saving. He is the founder of The Photo Ark, a multi-year documentary project to save species and habitat. In his words, “It is folly to think that we can destroy one species and ecosystem after another and not affect humanity. When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” 

Jim Gaffigan, a celebrated comedian and actor, is known for his unique brand of humor that blends observational comedy with a love of food. Raised in Chesterton, IN, Jim grew up in a large family, which often serves as inspiration for his jokes. Beyond stand-up, he's a dedicated husband and father of five, often weaving his family's antics into his routines. Jim's approachable, everyman persona, combined with his witty insights on daily life, has endeared him to audiences worldwide. He has released multiple successful comedy specials and authored several best-selling books. Recently, he starred alongside Jerry Seinfeld in the movie "Unfrosted," showcasing his versatile talent in both comedy and acting. 

Briana Scurry is a pioneering American soccer goalkeeper and one of the most accomplished players in women's soccer history. Scurry was a key figure in the U.S. Women's National Team, winning two Olympic gold medals (1996, 2004) and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. After suffering a career-ending concussion in 2010, Scurry faced a challenging mental health journey, battling depression and anxiety. Her resilience and advocacy for concussion awareness and mental health have inspired many. Through her impact on the landscape of women’s soccer and American sports culture, Briana was selected to the United States Women’s National Team’s All-Time Best XI and was selected as the permanent Title IX Exhibit in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.