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U.S. Conference of Mayors Second Vice President Andy Ginther, the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, discussed themes for the 91st Annual Meeting this weekend.

Former Representative Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that America needs a “reboot” to address the challenges of the 21st century and offered his thoughts on how to move the country forward. The…

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) argued that conservatives used corporate and special interest money to gain control of federal court system. Charter Books in Newport, Rhode Island, hosted…

Vince Ellison argued Democratic Party leaders and their progressive policies are purposely misleading the American public and destroying the country. He was interviewed by syndicated…

Georgetown University international affairs professor Paul Miller took a critical look at Christian nationalism and argued that it’s an illiberal political theory that is bad for the church…

Philadelphia Magazine editor-at-large Ernest Owens argued that “cancel culture” is a useful tool for activism. The Harvard Book Store hosted this discussion.

Viewers responded to the question, “Do you support a maximum age limit for elected officials?”

Former Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) argued that dysfunction in Congress stifles the government’s ability to act on public policy priorities. The Santa Fe Preparatory School & Collected…

Karl Rove, former advisor to President George W. Bush and author of The Triumph of William McKinley, talked about the history and future of politics in the United States. He was interviewed…

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spoke about his leadership in Florida and how his successes there can serve as a blueprint for reviving America. The Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute in…

Co-authors Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss, and Brian Friedberg discussed how disinformation and right wing conspiracy theories take root online. This event was sponsored by the National Press…

Former college president and professor John Agresto looked at the state of liberal arts education in the United States and the divide between the academy and the rest of the country. This…

The American Economic Liberties Project’s Matt Stoller, author of Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy, talked about the internal and external forces that are changing the two…

Former Representative Michele Bachmann (R-IA), a 2012 Republican presidential candidate, joined panelists for a discussion on the term "Christian nationalism". Topics included the origin of…

Author and historian John Cribb talked about his recent books about the life and legacy of former President Abraham Lincoln and what Americans can learn from him today.

Republican pollster Frank Luntz was one of many speakers at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, DC. He outlined what people think about politics and what they want…

Former New York Times columnist and political analyst Anand Giridharadas, author of The Persuaders, talked about the politicians and activists working to bridge the political divide in…

Republican pollster Ed Goeas and Democratic pollster Celinda Lake discussed how Americans can unite the country through mutual respect. The Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.,…

Author and political scholar Lee Drutman explored the causes of polarization in the United States and argued that the solution involves having more political parties. This event was part of…

Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992 - with millions of Americans tuning in each night. Stephen Farnsworth examined Carson’s use of political humor and how it shaped the narrative on…