Kyle MacLachlan- Wed, Sept 17, 2025, 11:00 am
Kyle MacLachlan, a Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actor, is best known as “Agent Dale Cooper” in Twin Peaks. He stars in Prime Video’s record breaking series Fallout, its biggest U.S. debut with 2.9 billion minutes watched. MacLachlan debuted in Lynch’s Dune and starred in classics like Blue Velvet. His diverse roles span films like The Doors and The Flintstones, as well as TV hits like Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City. Recent credits include High Flying Bird and upcoming projects like Fonzo, Atlantic Crossing, and Tesla.
Kara Swisher- Wed, October 29, 2025, 11:00 am
Kara Swisher is a prominent journalist and podcast host, serving as editor-at-large of New York Media, host of On With Kara Swisher, and co-host of Pivot. She has previously hosted the Sway podcast for The New York Times and Vox Media’s Code Conference, a leading tech and media event. Swisher co-founded Recode and co-hosted D: All Things Digital, known for interviews with tech leaders like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. She has also written extensively for The Wall Street Journal and authored two books about AOL's impact on the digital era. Swisher also holds two degrees– one from Georgetown and one from Columbia University.
Ben Saunders- Wed, March 18, 2026, 11:00 am
Ben Saunders is a record-breaking polar explorer, keynote speaker, and climate technology investor. Over two decades, he has covered more than 4,500 miles on foot in polar regions, leading historic expeditions such as The Scott Expedition, the longest human-powered polar journey, and becoming the third person to ski solo to both poles. A global ambassador for Canada Goose and various organizations, Saunders has delivered acclaimed TED Talks with over five million views. He is also an author, with contributions to books like Shackleton and What Doesn't Kill You, and features in works on leadership and resilience.
Erik Larson- Wed, April 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Erik Larson, a master of narrative non-fiction, is the bestselling author of acclaimed works such as The Devil in the White City, Dead Wake, and The Splendid and the Vile. His latest book, The Demon of Unrest (2024), explores the lead-up to the Civil War. Larson’s works, known for their vivid storytelling, have been published worldwide and adapted for film. A graduate of UPenn and Columbia, he has written for major publications and taught nonfiction writing at top universities.
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