Author and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude applied James Baldwin's writings on politics and race to navigate the current conversation on race in America. This virtual program was part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival in New York City.
Former Florida Republican Senator Connie Mack spoke about his life and career in politics. This virtual program was hosted by Books & Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida
American Public Health Association's Georges Benjamin discusses the rise in Covid-19 cases across the country and Partnership for Public Services' Max Stier discusses the work of the group's Center for Presidential Transition.
President Trump provided an update on his administration's Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 vaccine initiative. The president said the vaccine would be ready for distribution in the coming weeks to high-risk Americans, frontline workers and the elderly. He added that the vaccine would be available to the general population as soon as April 2020. The president also discussed the economy and coronavirus restrictions stating, "this administration will not go, under any circumstances, to a lockdown." He was joined in the White House Rose Garden by Vice President Pence, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and the heads of Operation Warp Speed.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins participated in a discussion at Washington National Cathedral on the coronavirus response and the progress of a vaccine by the end of the year. Other questions focused on the surge in positive cases around the country, public health warnings for gathering during the Thanksgiving holiday, distrust between people of color and science experiments, and U.S. engagement with the World Health Organization under a Biden administration.
The McCain Institute hosted a virtual discussion about the results of the 2020 presidential election and what to expect during a Biden administration. Former Obama and McCain Campaign Managers David Plouffe and Rick Davis examined turnout and results of the election. New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman talked about President Trump's behavior during the transition and what to expect from the president once he leaves office. Also participating in the conversation was former Federal Elections Chair (1991-95) Trevor Potter and McCain Institute Executive Director Mark Green.
New York University hosted a virtual forum analyzing the results of the 2020 election. The second panel of the event focused on political polls, campaign spending and the role of social media in the election. Among the speakers were pollsters, political science professors as well as former RNC and DNC leaders.
Partnership for Public Services' Max Stier discussed the work of the group's Center for Presidential Transition and its role in this and previous presidential transitions.
University of Texas at Austin sociology professor Sarah Brayne talked about the use of big data and new surveillance technologies by law enforcement and discussed where this kind of policing may be headed.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson answered questions from members in the House of Commons on the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. presidential election. The prime minister told members his conversations with President-elect Biden were "refreshing" and "exciting" when the two discussed transatlantic relations and climate change. Other questions focused on EU relations, the U.K.'s tourism industry, and financial support for small businesses during the U.K.'s 30-day lockdown, scheduled to last until December 2, 2020.
University of Texas at Austin sociology professor Sarah Brayne talked about the use of big data and new surveillance technologies by law enforcement and discussed where this kind of policing may be headed.
Our guest this week discusses the influx of women candidates who won Republican House seats and the impact women had on all levels of the 2020 election cycle.
Partnership for Public Services' Max Stier discussed the work of the group's Center for Presidential Transition and its role in this and previous presidential transitions.
University of Texas at Austin sociology professor Sarah Brayne talked about the use of big data and new surveillance technologies by law enforcement and discussed where this kind of policing may be headed.
