STEVE FORBES
Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine and Former Presidential Candidate
September 22, 2008 - Monday, 8pm
CEO of Forbes, Inc and Forbes Magazine. An influential progrowth advocate and economic forecaster, he is one of the most respected businessmen of our time. A visionary and expert economist, he explores the most compelling global business issues of the day. A two-time presidential candidate, he recently authored Flat Tax Revolution: Using A Postcard to Abolish the IRS.

PAUL RUSESABAGINA
Courageous Humanitarian of Hotel Rwanda
October 27, 2008 - Monday, 8pm
As the Republic of Rwanda descended into genocidal chaos, one fearless hotel manager made the decision to protect the family he loved, and in the process he found the courage to risk his life to save more than 1,200 strangers from what would be certain death. His inspiring real-life story was portrayed in the Academy Award nominated film Hotel Rwanda.

GARRISON KEILLOR
Humorist and Radio Host of A Prairie Home Companion
December 1, 2008 - Monday, 8pm
Often referred to as the “Mark Twain of our times”, this beloved American figure and cultural icon is the voice of enlightenment, reason and gentle humor. He can be heard weekly on NPR as a writer and host of his show, A Prairie Home Companion which was also featured in the recent film by the same name. He has 12 books the latest of which, Pontoon, was released in 2007.

JOSEPH ELLIS
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author and Renowned Historian
January 26, 2009 - Monday, 8pm
His ability to bring our nation's founding fathers back to life through his rich and textured writings has made Joseph Ellis one of the most respected historians of our time. This Pulitzer Prize winning author has written eight bestselling books, including his most recent work American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic.

ANNA QUINDLEN
Pulitzer Prize Winning Columnist and Bestselling Author
February 23, 2009 - Monday, 8pm
This prolific Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and bestselling author was only the 3rd woman to write for the op-ed page of The New York Times. She writes the Last Word column for Newsweek, and her latest novel, Rise and Shine, published in 2006, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestsellers lists, joining her four other bestselling novels.

JANE GOODALL
Wildlife Protector and Environmental Conservationist
March 30, 2009 - Monday, 8pm
For nearly 50 years, Dr. Goodall has been studying and protecting wildlife the world over, with a special emphasis on chimpanzees and other primates. She has become a world renowned conservationist and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, designed to advance the power of individuals to improve the environment for all living things.

BOB WOODWARD
Pulitzer Prize Winning Investigative Journalist and Prolific Author
April 20, 2009 - Monday, 8pm
This two-time Pulitzer Prize winning reporter is referred to by his peers as "the best pure reporter of his generation." His relentless investigative drive and access to top political insiders has resulted in fascinating insights into the highest levels of Washington. He has 11 #1 non-fiction bestsellers to his credit.