Guest Speakers

David Bozell

David Bozell is the incoming President of the Media Research Center (MRC), America's premier watchdog for exposing liberal media bias and defending journalistic integrity. For over three decades, the MRC has stood as a stronghold against misinformation and media bias and distortion, promoting a culture of fairness, accuracy, and accountability.

Before taking the helm at the MRC, Bozell served as President of ForAmerica, dedicated to promoting American exceptionalism. Under his leadership, ForAmerica harnessed the power of social media to shape public policy debates and was hailed by The New York Times as "one of the great unexpected influences of the [2016 Presidential] election."

A frequent voice in print and broadcast media, Bozell has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, National Review, The New York Times, and TIME, among others. His commentaries have appeared in outlets including Fox News, The Hill, and The Daily Caller. He also serves on the coordinating committee of the Conservative Action Project (CAP) and on the board of the Washington Policy Institute.

Bozell holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College and lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, Laura, and their three daughters.

L. Brent Bozell III

L. Brent Bozell III is a longtime conservative leader, author, commentator, and activist. He founded the Media Research Center in 1987, building it into the largest media watchdog in America before stepping down after 38 years to become President Emeritus. He also founded ForAmerica, which The New York Times called a major influence in the 2016 election, along with the Parents Television Council and the Conservative Victory Committee. A bestselling author and syndicated columnist, his work has appeared nationwide, and he's been a regular guest on Fox News and other major networks. Brent holds a B.A. and honorary PhD from the University of Dallas and has been nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa. He and his wife have five children and seventeen grandchildren.

Joe Concha

Born and raised in the great state of New Jersey, Joe Concha is currently a columnist for the Hill and a Fox News Contributor.

The father of two and husband to an ER doctor, Joe can be seen on Fox News programs from morning until night, including on Fox & Friends, Mornings with Maria, Varney & Co., America's Newsroom, Outnumbered, The Story, Kudlow, Hannity and Fox News @ Night.

Tim Graham

Tim Graham is Executive Editor of NewsBusters and host of the NewsBusters Podcast. His career at the MRC began in February 1989 as associate editor of MediaWatch, the monthly newsletter of the MRC before the Internet era.

Graham is co-author with MRC President Brent Bozell of the books Unmasked: Big Media's War Against Trump (2019), Collusion: How the Media Stole the 2012 Election and How To Prevent It From Happening Again in 2016 (2013) and Whitewash: What The Media Won’t Tell You About Hillary Clinton, But Conservatives Will (2007). Graham is also the author of the book Pattern of Deception: The Media's Role in the Clinton Presidency (1996).

Graham is a regular talk-radio and television spokesman for the MRC and has made television appearances on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, Fox News, and the Fox Business Channel. His articles have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Times, National Review, and other publications.

Graham left the MRC to serve in 2001 and 2002 as White House Correspondent for World, a national weekly Christian news magazine. Before joining the MRC, Graham was a deputy press secretary to Congressman Jack Buechner (R-Mo.).He graduated from the Honors Program at Bemidji State University in Minnesota.

Dana Loesch

Host of The Dana Show podcast. Dana is a former spokesperson for the National Rifle Association and a former writer and editor for Breitbart News. She was the host of the program Dana on TheBlaze TV from 2014 to 2017. She also hosts a nationally syndicated weekday radio talk show. Loesch has appeared as a guest on television networks such as Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC, and HBO.

Larry O'Connor

Larry O'Connor is a radio talk show host on Washington, D.C.'s WMAL, where he hosts the morning drive-time show O’Connor & Company. He also hosts LARRY, a daily streaming video show and podcast for Townhall Media, and is seen on Townhall, Hot Air, PJ Media, and Red State, as well as Townhall's social media platforms, reaching several million viewers.

He has been a regular guest on Fox News and Newsmax and has also been seen on ABC News, PBS Newshour, and MSNBC. Larry was a frequent guest host for nationally syndicated hosts Mark Levin, Dennis Miller, and Hugh Hewitt.

Prior to joining Townhall, Larry's writing has appeared on Hot Air, The Federalist, Washington Free Beacon, IJ Review, and Andrew Breitbart's trailblazing original websites Big Hollywood, Big Government, and BreitbartTV.

While at Breitbart, O'Connor became a trailblazer himself by creating one of the first live, daily internet radio programs/podcasts, which quickly attracted a large and loyal following. The online program led to his high-profile guest-hosting appearances and, eventually, his current job on WMAL—one of the highest-rated and most influential talk radio stations in America. He was the first online radio host to successfully transition to a major-market radio career.

During his theatre career, Larry worked with Sir Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammar, Christine Baranski, Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Lambert, and, regrettably, Val Kilmer.

Larry is married to journalist Meredith Dake-O'Connor, and they have four children: Quinn, a UCLA graduate and theatrical stage manager/producer; Veronica, an ensign in the United States Navy and graduate of the Naval Academy; Christian, a sophomore at UCSD; and EJ, a special needs high school senior.

Dan Schneider

Dan Schneider is Vice President of MRC Free Speech America, MRC Business and External Affairs. Dan is a lawyer, policy professional, and political strategist. Throughout his lengthy career, he has worked in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Zheng Zhou, China (also known as iPhone City).

Dan previously served as the executive director of the American Conservative Union, which organizes CPAC. His work in government has included roles in the White House, executive branch agencies, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives.

He was awarded a Juris Doctorate from Columbia University Law School and two undergraduate degrees from the University of Kansas.

In 1988, Dan broke the world record for the "highest elevation golf shot" when he used a five-iron at the second base camp of Annapurna in the Himalayas. Sadly and shockingly, the Guinness Book of World Records refused to certify this incredible achievement, which Dan remains "very bitter" about to this day.

Kevin Sorbo

Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in "Hercules, the Legendary Journeys" (1993-1999) the most watched TV show in the world, airing in 176 countries. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as "Captain Dylan Hunt" in "Gene Roddenberry's, Andromeda." Andromeda debuted as the number one, hour-long show in first run syndication and remained at number one for its entire run from 2000-2005.

Notable movies include "Kull, the Conqueror," "Walking Tall, the Payback," "Avenging Angel," and "Meet the Spartans." The independent film "What If" was nominated for Best Family Movie of the Year 2011 by the Movie Guide Awards. Sorbo also received the Movie Guide Award for Most Inspirational Performance of the Year.

Some of his many television credits include "Just Shoot Me," "Two and a Half Men," "Dharma and Greg," "According to Jim," "Gary Unmarried," "Psych," "Hawaii 5-0," "Murder She Wrote" and a recurring role in the final season of "The OC."

Sorbo also starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt in "Soul Surfer." 2014 saw the release of the faith-based movie, "God's Not Dead". The $2 million dollar budgeted movie became the most successful independent faith based movie ever with over $75 million US Box Office.

More movies include "Let There Be Light," which Kevin directed/acted in. In the "Reagan" movie he plays the late President's pastor. That movie releases in theaters in the Fall of 2023 along with his movie, "Miracle in East Texas" which is another movie he directed and acted in. His latest movie he also directed/acted in, "Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ" released in theaters in January of 2023.

In the documentary world, "Before the Wrath", "Against the Tide", and "Climate Hustle 2" all made a big splash in 2021/22 with "Before the Wrath", holding the number one ranking for documentaries on Amazon for five months. The Fall of 2023 will see the release of two other documentaries: "Eating With the Enemy" and "The Quest for the Throne".

Kevin released his memoir in 2012, "True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life." The book chronicles his near death experience when he suffered three strokes and the battle back to regain his life. Kevin and his wife, Sam, released a follow up book, "True Faith: Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light", released in 2021.

In real life, Kevin leads "A World Fit for Kids," a successful mentoring model that trains inner-city teens to use school, fitness, sports and positive role models for themselves. World Fit is the number one after school program in the state of California.

Sorbo resides in Florida with his wife, Sam, and three children.

Sam Sorbo

As an education freedom advocate, Sam's mission is to help parents and their children emancipate from our modern school system. A successful Hollywood film actress, writer, and producer, Sam stepped back from her own career to immerse herself in the home education of her three young children for over a decade. Recognizing the brokenness of our institutional system led Sam to understand there is much more to education than academics. As a prolific author, podcast and radio host, international public speaker, and home education mentor, Sam is dedicated to teaching families how to educate… differently.

Michele Tafoya

Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. She hosts The Michele Tafoya Podcast on the Salem Podcast Network.

Tafoya, who began her sports media career in 1993, is the most-honored national television sideline reporter in U.S. sports, with four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Personality-Sports Reporter.

The American Women in Radio and Television honored Tafoya twice with a Gracie Award: in 2014 for “Outstanding On-Air Talent in a Sports Program” for her work as a sideline reporter on Sunday Night Football, and in 1997 for “Outstanding Achievement by an Individual On-Air TV Personality” for her WNBA work with Lifetime. The American Sportscasters Association voted Tafoya among the top female sportscasters (No. 4) in 2009, while the Davie-Brown Index ranked her among the most likable TV sports personalities in 2006.

Allen B. West

Allen B. West is National Center for Policy Analysis Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Lt. Col. West joined the NCPA because he believes it will be policy, not politics that secures a sound economic future for Americans – with growth, opportunity and returning the promise of the American dream for this generation and those to come.

He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22 year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year.

In November of 2010, Allen was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida's 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees and was instrumental in passage of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act.

He is a Senior Fellow at the London Center for Policy Research, a Fox News Contributor, author of Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Family, Faith and Freedom.

West is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver, and a motorcyclist, and in his spare time he enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers.

Lt. Col. West is a legacy life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, life member of the Association of the United States Army, life member of the National Rifle Association. He has recently been appointed by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. He is married to Dr. Angela Graham-West and they have two daughters, Aubrey, a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree and Austen, a college freshman.

Brad Dacus

Brad Dacus, Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, is the founder and president of Pacific Justice Institute, a leading non-profit organization specializing in constitutional law. With appearances on FOX News Channel, Good Morning America, Newsmax and The Epoch Times, Brad is a prominent voice on issues of faith, family, education, and the sanctity of life while protecting civil liberties. He hosts "Faith and Law," a nationally broadcast TV program, and "Brad Dacus Live" on HisChannel.com. His radio segments, "The Dacus Report" and "The Legal Edge," reach over 1,400 stations weekly, offering expert legal commentary. Brad has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and the California State Legislature and continues to advocate for religious freedom and parental rights across the country.

Tim Young

Tim Young is a Media Fellow for Strategic Communications at The Heritage Foundation, where he focuses on free speech, media bias, and conservative messaging.

In addition to hundreds of bylines and hours spent hosting radio and television programs, Young has served as Director of Marketing for multiple conservative publishers and CPAC.

Young is also the CEO of Veebs, an app that empowers American consumers to align their purchases with their values. Veebs' research team provides in-depth coverage of politically driven corporate initiatives, ensuring consumers stay informed and aware so they can make informed shopping decisions and truly vote with their dollars.

Online, Young is known as @TimRunsHisMouth, where he has built a notable presence as an outspoken advocate for free speech and limited government. His impact can be seen across several dimensions: his sharp critique of government inefficiency, his defense of individual liberties, and his ability to resonate with a sizable audience through humor and unfiltered takes.

Young has built a platform that's part media, part community—he hosts interactive live talks and regularly collaborates with researchers to dig into corporate DEI policies. His audience, active and vocal, amplifies his reach; they're not passive consumers but participants, sharing his quips and joining his streams. This engagement has made him a lightning rod in the culture wars.