Videos

Tiffany Dufu talked about the role of women in modern American politics with students at Purdue University, George Mason University, and the Washington Center for Politics and Journalism.

Peter Hart discussed polls and focus groups with students at Purdue University, George Mason University, and the Washington Center for Politics and Journalism.

Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about six men who tried unsuccessfully to become president.

Sheila Krumholtz talked about the evolution of campaign finance laws since the Nixon administration and their effect on the 2012 presidential election.

Mark Halperin talked about the 2012 and past presidential primaries. Mr. Halperin was the co-author of Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime.

Former White House communications director and the architect of Jimmy Carter’s presidential bid Gerald Rafshoon talked about how the former president won the 1976 election. President Jimmy C…

Oscar Hijuelos talked about his book, Thoughts Without Cigarettes: A Memoir, in conversation with Carolyn Curiel. Oscar Hijuelos is the author of eight novels and was the first Latino to win…

Bob Cusack talked about the 112th Congress thus far. Topics included the influence of Tea Party members and ongoing efforts to pass a continuing resolution for the remainder of fiscal year 2…

Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann, authors of The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track, spoke with students about the current state of Congress and de…