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  • <em>Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee</em>

    Un-Cancel Robert E. Lee

    Gib Kerr argued that Robert E. Lee has been unfairly “cancelled” in America, including at Washington and Lee University, where Lee served as president from 1865-1870. The event was hosted by the Kappa Alpha Order at Mulberry Hill in Lexington, Virginia.

  • After Words with Senator Ron Wyden

    After Words with Senator Ron Wyden

    Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) shared his thoughts on having the tenacity to pursue progressive goals through strong alliances, hard work, and focus. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Natalie Andrews.

Featured Programs

  • After Words with Adam Chandler

    After Words with Adam Chandler

    Journalist Adam Chandler argued that hard work and grit is not enough to obtain the American Dream. He was interviewed by author and Economic Hardship Reporting Project executive director Alissa Quart.

  • <em>The Troublemaker</em>

    The Troublemaker

    Human rights advocate Mark Clifford talked about the life and activism of Hong Kong media mogul and dissident Jimmy Lai, who in 2025 was being tried for sedition and other crimes by the Chinese government. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Insti…

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  • <em>Revenge of the Tipping Point</em>

    Revenge of the Tipping Point

    Malcolm Gladwell discussed the causes of social change and what he has learned since releasing The Tipping Point in March of 2000. Politics and Prose Bookstore and George Washington University in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

  • In Depth with Sebastian Gorka

    In Depth with Sebastian Gorka

    Sebastian Gorka, former deputy assistant to President Trump, talked about U.S. domestic and foreign policy. He is the author of Defeating Jihad, Why We Fight, and The War for America’s Soul.

  • <em>The Titans of the 20th Century</em>

    The Titans of the 20th Century

    Lenin, Hitler, Churchill, and Mao, and other pivotal figures of the 20th century were the topics of Johns Hopkins University professor emeritus Michael Mandelbaum’s book. This event was held at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston.

  • <em>The Troublemaker</em>

    The Troublemaker

    Human rights advocate Mark Clifford talked about the life and activism of Hong Kong media mogul and dissident Jimmy Lai, who in 2025 was being tried for sedition and other crimes by the Chinese government. This event was hosted by the American Enterprise Insti…

  • <em>What If We Get It Right? - Visions of Climate Futures</em>

    What If We Get It Right? - Visions of Climate Futures

    Marine Biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson looked at what the future might be if we stop climate change. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosted this event.

  • <em>The Privateers- How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers</em>

    The Privateers- How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers

    Michigan State professor Josh Cowen looked at education privatization and spoke about why he believes the education voucher programs are flawed. The Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona, hosted this event.

  • After Words with Adam Chandler

    After Words with Adam Chandler

    Journalist Adam Chandler argued that hard work and grit is not enough to obtain the American Dream. He was interviewed by author and Economic Hardship Reporting Project executive director Alissa Quart.

  • <em>If I Must Die</em>

    If I Must Die

    Scholars and activists discussed the life and work of Gaza professor and poet Refaat Alareer, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Dec. 6, 2023. His poem titled “If I Must Die” went viral globally following his death. This event was held at the Francis Ki…

  • <em>The Battle for the Jewish State</em>

    The Battle for the Jewish State

    Victoria Coates, former deputy national security advisor under President Trump, argued that the war in Gaza is part of a larger cultural war that needs to be won for the sake of both Israel and the United States. This event, which also featured Sen. Ted Cruz (…

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