President Biden will give his State of the Union address tonight. To discuss, we FEATURE Donna R. Hoffman. Hoffman is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa. Her research focuses presidential-congressional relations, presidential rhetoric, realignment theory, social and political change in the American electorate, southern politics, art, politics and culture. She is the co-author of Addressing the State of the Union: The Evolution and Impact of the President’s Big Speech. Hoffman’s research on presidential rhetoric examines the way that presidents communicate their policy agendas with both Congress and the public, especially through State of the Union addresses. Her work on electoral politics examines changes in the partisan composition of the American electorate. Media includes: USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Campaigns & Elections, The Associated Press, NBC.

U.S. officials have offered to brief Congress on their investigations into the classified documents that were found in Donald Trump's Florida resident and Joe Biden's Delaware residence. To discuss, we FEATURE Anna Massoglia. Anna is OpenSecrets' Editorial and Investigations Manager. Her research focuses include "dark money," political ads, propaganda, political nonprofits, and foreign influence. Anna's foreign lobbying research covers all jurisdictions spending to influence the U.S.. Anna previously worked as a research analyst and editor at Bloomberg Tax, where she wrote and edited articles, white papers and other expert content for Bloomberg’s International Payroll Decision Support Network. Media includes: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Hill, Voice of America, BBC, NPR.

Iran will pardon or commute the sentences of thousands of prisoners, though the amnesty will not apply to dual nationals, those convicted of offenses carrying the death penalty or those who refuse to admit and regret their crimes. To discuss, we FEATURE Farin Assemi. Assemi is an award-winning journalist with a strong track record of breaking new ground and delivering high quality, integrated news coverage. She is self-motivated reporter who has gained excellent experience across TV, radio, online and print media. Assemi also is a/ focused, inquisitive individual who has developed exceptional expertise and contacts within Iranian politics and social and human rights issues. She has extensive knowledge and expertise of Iranian politics, social issues, Human Rights and women’s, children’s and social movement in Iran. Media includes: BBC Persian TV, BBC World, Radio Farda.

Sexual assault survivors called out the music industry ahead of the Grammy's for enabling sexual predators such as Marilyn Manson and Steven Tyler. To discuss, we FEATURE Brooke Axtell. Brooke is the Founder and Director of She is Rising, a healing community for women and girls overcoming rape, abuse and sex-trafficking. She is passionate about inspiring young women to reclaim their worth and express their power to create a more compassionate world. In 2015, her powerful speech on domestic violence at the Grammy Awards reached over 25 million people. She is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (R.A.I.N.N.), the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the U.S. Brooke also serves as a consultant for Thorn (Digital Defenders of Children) founded by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. Media includes: Forbes, Boston Globe, The San Francisco Chronicle, CBS, ABC.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, law enforcement and sex trafficking victim advocates are partnering with hotel, airlines and other corporations to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl, which sees bigger risks of trafficking due to the influx of travellers. To discuss, we FEATURE Mary David. An advocate for women, girls, and victims of trauma, Mary has devoted her life’s work to empowering survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and human trafficking. She currently is the Chief Communications Officer of Stopping Traffic, a nonprofit leading the fight against commercial sexual exploitation by raising awareness about trafficking through awareness campaigns, training, film production, publications and seminars, and supporting and empowering sex-trafficking survivors. A survivor of child sexual abuse and domestic violence herself with years of experience training children and adults about the dangers of sexual predators, Mary is uniquely equipped to reach diverse audiences, including at risk youth. Media includes: Huffington Post, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, ABC, CBS, FOX.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will play in the Super Bowl Sunday. To discuss, we FEATURE Alexis McCombs. McCombs created, executive produced and co-hosted a weekly NFL talk show for Huffington Post where three women interviewed athletes about politics, religion and other hot topics. After numerous women admitted to being intimidated by NFL football but wanted to speak intelligently about the game, McCombs penned Girls Guide to Go: Football 101 & The Big Bowl Game. She's also been published, covered and quoted by The New York Times, USA Today, ABC.com, Essence, and Black Enterprise magazines. Articles include "The Business of the Super Bowl" & "The Business of the NBA Finals." As an entertainment expert she's also written about celebrity news, events and trends and made guest appearances on Sirius Radio and The Big Debate on MSN.com

Following her win for "Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording" at the Grammy Awards Viola Davis has reached EGOT status – one of only 18 people to have done so. With four wins at Sunday's Grammys, Beyoncé broke the record for most Grammys ever with 32 awards. To discuss, we FEATURE Christina N. Baker. Dr. Baker is an Associate Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at University of California, Merced. ​Dr Baker's scholarship and teaching focus on the intersection of race and gender, with an emphasis on Black feminist theory and praxis, media representations of Blackness, and experiences of women of color in film/media. She is the author of Contemporary Black Women Filmmakers and the Art of Resistance. After graduating from UCLA with a BA in Sociology, she attended UC Irvine, where she completed her MA and PhD in Sociology. Extensive media experience.

February is Black History Month. To commemorate, we FEATURE Janet Dewart Bell. Bell, Board Chair of the Women's Media Center, is a social justice advocate, activist, executive coach, and motivational speaker, with a doctorate in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She is the author of Lighting the Fires of Freedom: African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement. She has been a key strategist and senior executive at a number of national organizations including PolicyLink, the National Urban League, and National Public Radio (NPR). She was the Director of Communications at the National Urban League, where she redesigned, edited, and marketed the League’s signature annual publication, The State of Black America. Media includes: The ED Show, NPR.