Sanna Marin

Former Prime Minister & Head of Government of Finland

At just 34, Sanna Marin made history as the youngest Prime Minister in Finland’s history— and the youngest serving Prime Minister in the world—when she took office in December 2019. During her time as Head of Government, Marin led her country through the fastest NATO accession process in the entire…

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Pete Buttigieg

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

In 2021, Pete Buttigieg was sworn in as the nation’s 19th Secretary of Transportation and is the first openly gay person confirmed to serve in a president’s Cabinet. During his tenure from 2021-2025, he worked to launch over sixty thousand infrastructure projects across the country, improve transportation safety and technology,…

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Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author

As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games, there’s no better time to welcome legendary broadcaster Bob Costas to our communities, whose voice has defined the Olympic experience for generations of viewers. Hearing from him live, right here in Southern California, is a rare opportunity to engage with one…

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