It is a Washington tradition, indeed an institution, for members of the press to put our political leaders on the hot seat.

Every year since 1989, the Spina Bifida Association has been changing the natural order of the way things work in Washington as we turn the tables on illustrious representatives of the 4th Estate as Washington's most prominent representatives of politics and the media grill a member of the press for an outstanding cause.

The result is a gala evening sizzling with humor and entertainment where the elite of Washington-politicians, acclaimed representatives of the media, and many, many more-mingle. The SBA Roast is a rare night when differences are set aside, in fact, when differences are cause for celebration. Each year, the most influential decision-makers on Capitol Hill, leaders of Fortune 500 companies and respected members of the media join us for this gala event.

For a list of past Roastees and Roasters, click here.