Jeff Zucker is an American media executive and the current president of CNN Worldwide. He is best known for his work at NBC Universal, where he oversaw the launch of several successful cable networks and movie studios. At CNN, he has overseen the launch of several new networks and digital platforms. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful media executives of his generation.

Martha Rountree was an American journalist and television producer best known for creating and hosting Meet the Press. She worked as a reporter and producer for NBC News and was the first woman to receive the Edward R. Murrow Award. She retired in 1975 and passed away in 1991, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering work in television journalism.

Ezra Klein is an influential journalist, author, and political commentator. He is the founder and editor-at-large of Vox, a news website that focuses on explaining the news. He is also a columnist for The New York Times and a contributor to MSNBC. He is known for his expertise in policy analysis and his ability to explain complex topics in an accessible way. He has helped to shape the modern media landscape and has become a trusted source of information for millions of people.

David Sarnoff was a pioneer in communications and broadcasting. He immigrated to the US at 9, worked hard and rose to become general manager of RCA. He was instrumental in the development of radio and TV, and created NBC and NAB. He was a philanthropist and left a legacy of innovation and progress. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in broadcasting.

Abram Chasins (1899-1985) was an American composer, pianist, and music educator. He was a prolific composer, noted music educator, and frequent performer. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now Juilliard) and with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. He wrote over 100 works and several books, and left behind a legacy of music and education that continues to influence musicians today.

Bernard Kalb was a Jewish immigrant who served in the US Marine Corps and Foreign Service, and was appointed as the US Ambassador to the UN. He was a vocal critic of the Vietnam War and advocate for nuclear disarmament and civil rights. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1982 and died in 2019 at the age of 97.

Jack London was an influential writer of the early 20th century, best known for his novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang. He was a socialist and wrote extensively about the plight of the working class. He was married twice and had three children. He died at the age of 40 due to health problems. His works remain popular and have been adapted into films and TV shows.