Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series seeks to nurture a community of enthusiastic conversationalists inspired to discuss important issues with family, friends, and neighbors.
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Newsmakers: Lesher Speaker Series 2026 — Season 21
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Christine Todd Whitman & Jon Tester
Todd Whitman: 50th Governor of the State of New Jersey (1994-2001) and former Administrator of the EPA (2001-2003) Tester: Former U.S. Senator from the State of Montana (2007-2025)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 -
Rick Steves
Leading Authority on European Travel
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -
Karine Jean-Pierre
Former Press Secretary and Special Advisor to President Biden, Author, Activist and Media Personality
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 -
Edward James Olmos
Actor, Producer, Director, and Latino Community Activist
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 -
Jonna Mendez
Former Chief of Disguise at the CIA and Best-Selling Author
Thursday, July 30, 2026 -
Bob Costas
Award-Winning Sportscaster and Best-Selling Author
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 -
Colonel Eileen Collins
NASA Pioneer, First Female Space Shuttle Pilot, First Woman Mission Commander in NASA History
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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