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An Oscar nominated screenwriter, speaker Allison Schroeder recently co-wrote the screenplay for the new Disney movie Christopher Robin. Highly anticipated, the film follows "Christopher Robin," now an adult, as he and childhood friend "Winnie the Pooh" return to the Hundred Acre Wood. Touching on themes of friendship and appreciating life's simple pleasures, the movie will not only draw new fans, but will strike a chord with the generation that grew up with this classic tale.

This November 6th, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. How will our votes shape America’s future? How can we find common ground across a growing political divide? Check out our votes for top midterm election speakers.

APB speaker Alyssa Mastromonaco joins several other women in a new podcast on The Crooked Media network called Hysteria. Discussing topics ranging from politics and civility to freedom and reproductive rights, this dynamic team of women entertain and inform in episodes packed with insight and humor.  

APB speakers Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, parents of the late Trayvon Martin, were recognized at the VH1 Trailblazer Honors. Since their son’s death, both parents have been dedicated to to transforming tragedy into social change. They work to make a difference through the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the Trayvon Martin Foundation. 

Learn which of our thought provoking APB speakers have gathered large podcast followings this year!

Wil Haygood, New York Times best-selling author of The Butler and Showdown will be presenting his much-anticipated new book, Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing to incoming first year Miami University (Ohio) students weeks in advance of its national release.

“Incidents like these bring background dynamics of bias into bold relief,” says Howard Ross about the recent incident that prompted Starbucks to close 8,000 of its stores for a day of implicit bias training for over 175,000 employees.

Trending Now: APB Speakers take on one of America’s most divisive issues, sharing diverse points of view and fostering constructive dialog.

President Trump has imposed tariffs on aluminum and steel, which many worry will cause a trade war with other countries. If a trade war begins, politicians and civilians fear that the U.S. economy will face detrimental consequences. As a result, congressional Republicans have spoken out urging President Trump to rethink his decision. APB speaker Mark Blyth discusses the potential danger behind these tariffs with Carrie Nordlund in a podcast for Brown’s Watson Institute.

Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and APB speaker Kayla Harrison is on her way to becoming an MMA megastar, while competing under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner.