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The Texas Tribune Festival has announced its full lineup for the upcoming September event in Downtown Austin. The festival, known for bringing together a diverse group of speakers from various backgrounds, will feature prominent figures such as former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.

Other notable speakers include Sterlin Harjo, co-creator of Reservation Dogs, Jen Psaki, former White House Press Secretary, and Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland. The lineup also includes U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin and Michael Burgess, as well as journalists Margaret Sullivan and Maya Phillips.

The festival, scheduled for Sept. 5-7, will also feature programming for the free and open-to-the-public Open Congress event. Ticket information is available on the festival’s website, with the full schedule set to be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition to the announced lineup, the festival will also include appearances by John Sharp, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski, and former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton.

The Texas Tribune Festival is known for its ability to bring together individuals from across the political spectrum to engage in meaningful discussions and debates. This year’s lineup promises to continue that tradition, with a diverse array of speakers set to address a wide range of topics.

As the festival approaches, attendees can look forward to hearing from some of the most influential voices in politics, policy, and culture. From Nancy Pelosi to Lyle Lovett, the lineup is sure to offer something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with some of the most important issues of our time at the Texas Tribune Festival.