Scott Jennings is a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. As the network’s senior conservative commentator, Jennings brings a unique perspective, blending humor and candor grounded in his rural American roots, to deliver compelling arguments and lively discussions on the news of the day. Jennings’ career spans decades at the intersection of politics, media, and academia. A trusted advisor on four presidential campaigns, he served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush and played pivotal roles in high-profile Senate and congressional races. His expertise in political strategy has made him a respected analyst on CNN and a prolific writer featured in publications like the LA Times and Gannett. Beyond the campaign trail, Jennings has taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School, is a founding partner of RunSwitch Public Relations, and is the author of A Revolution of Common Sense.

Jeff Barron is a Senior Economic Advisor for Energy Market Analysis at the American Petroleum Institute. Before his time at API, Barron was an Industry Economist with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) for twelve years where he was the lead analyst in forecasting global liquid fuels consumption for EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook as well as contributor to EIA’s price forecast. Barron graduated from Syracuse University with M.A.s in Economics and International Relations.

Nick Iacovella is the Executive Vice President for the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), the leading national bipartisan organization representing domestic producers and workers across key industries of the U.S. economy. In this role, he assists the President in managing and executing CPA’s strategic initiatives, including government affairs, public relations, economic research, and industry advocacy. Additionally, Iacovella also serves as the Head of Public Affairs and Communications for CPA.

Since joining CPA in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications, Iacovella has led the development and execution of high-impact communications strategies that advance CPA’s policy objectives. He oversees all messaging, media relations, and content strategy, ensuring CPA’s voice remains prominent in critical economic and trade policy debates. His work includes managing earned media engagement, paid media campaigns, and public messaging initiatives.

Samuel Boxerman is a partner at Sidley Austen LLP. Boxerman has 38 years of experience in environmental law, handling complex litigation and providing strategic counseling. Boxerman defends government investigations and enforcement actions under the Clean Air Act (Title I and II), Clean Water Act, CERCLA and RCRA, and advises clients on regulatory matters, assisting with comments on agency proposals and challenges to agency actions. Boxerman also represents private and sovereign clients in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. Boxerman has been named to Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, where he is described as “an outstanding attorney” who brings “years of in-depth experience” providing “sound advice,” and has been recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star. He is listed among the 2024 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” honorees in Environmental Law and 2024 Lawdragon “Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law.” Boxerman joined Sidley in 1991 from the U.S. Department of Justice, where he handled environmental enforcement litigation. Boxerman also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting criminal matters.