“This is a rare and valuable opportunity for our community to engage with candid perspectives from across the political spectrum,” said HWS President Mark D. Gearan. Her book Supreme Ambition chronicles the rise of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the broader conservative push to reshape the U.S. Supreme Court. Hugh Hewitt, a law professor and syndicated radio host, is a longtime conservative commentator and former Reagan administration lawyer. Known for direct, often provocative interviews, Hewitt also moderates political debates and writes for outlets including NBC News and The Washington Post. A 1973 graduate of HWS, Whitaker has served on the Board of Trustees for over two decades.