CNN’s John Avlon, Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella, the Guardian's Hugo Lowell, and the New York Times' Adam Nagourney discussed the 2024 election cycle. This event was part of the Rancho…
163 viewsWhat’s the history of congressional reform and what’s the outlook for continued modernization of Congress? The Association of Former Members of Congress hosted a discussion on the topic, inc…
288 viewsAs the Civil War came to a close, President Abraham Lincoln was thinking beyond the carnage of war to peace. Author John Avlon talked about Lincoln the peacemaker and the plans he had for a …
388 viewsPresident George Washington delivered his farewell address 225 years ago. Mount Vernon convened a virtual panel to revisit his warnings against threats confronting the young nation. Featured…
2,068 viewsJohn Avlon talked about his book, Washington’s Farewell: The Founding Father’s Warning to Future Generations. Mr. Avlon argued that Washington warned future generations about the dangers of …
2,040 viewsNew York University’s Brennan Center for Justice and Federal Hall held a discussion on presidential power and transition. Experts discussed the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol and how it m…
1,012 viewsGeorge Sorial talked about the book he co-authored, The Read Deal: My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump, in which he discussed his time as an executive in the Trump organiz…
1,518 viewsMark Updegrove talked about his book, The Last Republicans, about the relationship between former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.
915 viewsJohn Avlon talked about the changing media landscape, the Daily Beast’s future in that landscape, and the news of the day.
332 viewsFamily, friends, and former colleagues talked about Michael Hastings' life and career and read selections from his work. Participants included Elise Jordan, Michael Hastings' widow; Ben Smit…
189 viewsAttorneys David Boies and Ted Olson talked about same-sex marriage and civil rights. They compared the civil rights movement of the 1960's with the gay rights movement and assessed various j…
783 viewsMark Updegrove, director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, recounts the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Sworn into office following the assassination of John F. Ken…
922 viewsJohn Avlon and Errol Louis talked about their book, Deadline Artists: Scandals, Tragedies and Triumphs. They were interviewed at the 2012 National Press Club’s 35th annual Book Fair and Auth…
86 viewsMembers of the group No Labels, a bipartisan group of grassroots activists, met in New York City to unveil the group’s new bipartisan Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. The caucus hopes t…
352 viewsPresidential daughters Susan Ford Bales and Lynda Johnson Robb discussed spending part of their teenage years in the White House. Both of their father’s took office at times of great nationa…
732 viewsIrshad Manji talked to John Avlon about the impact of Islam in the United States over the next ten years. They examined how a new generation, both Muslim and non-Muslim, can re-shape post-Se…
919 viewsJohn Avlon talked about the book he co-edited, Deadline Artists: America’s Greatest Newspaper Columns and responded to viewer calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed at the 2…
177 viewsJohn Avlon talked about the role of independent voters in the 2012 elections. Topics included voter attitudes on issues, the two political parties and Washington politics in general, and the…
1,063 viewsIndependent party advocates spoke about the independent movement in the U.S. and how independent voters could effect reforms in the political system. They also responded to questions from th…
426 viewsJohn Avlon moderated a conversation about the opportunities and obligations of growing up as a descendant of an American president. Participants included: Margaret Hoover, great-granddaughte…
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