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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Leading Marine Biologist, Climate Policy Expert, Writer

George Soros

Philanthropist and Financier

George Soros | September 7, 2006 | Hobby Center | The Progressive Forum

Seymour Hersh

Investigative Journalist

Seymour Hersh | March 23, 2006 | InterContinental Hotel | The Progressive Forum

Gloria Steinem

Feminist, Activist, Writer

Gloria Steinem | September 17, 2007 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum

Alexander Vindman

Former White House National Security Council Staff

Brian Greene

Theoretical Physicist

Brian Greene | September 29, 2009 | Wortham Center | The Progressive Forum