Heritage senior fellow Mike Gonzalez discusses his book "The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free" and progressive radio talk show host Thom Hartmann discusses the role of media in U.S. politics today.
Portions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear from Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY).
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) was interviewed about her time as a legislator on Capitol Hill, reflecting on her 32 years serving in the U.S. House, most recently as chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee. She talked about her upbringing in a Jewish immigrant family with Eastern European roots and how that inspired her to enter politics and her approach to lawmaking. Rep. Lowey also talked about her ascent into the ranks of the Appropriations Committee, and about some of her relationships with other lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Dee Dee Myers, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton, joined veteran reporters for a virtual discussion on covering the White House. Other topics discussed included the role of the press secretary vs. the role of a reporter, leaks and unnamed sources and the potential differences covering the Trump presidency vs. the new Biden administration.
Former White House Chiefs of Staff John Podesta and Andrew Card discussed the process of building a new administration with the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. They talked about their experience transitioning administration, their thoughts on President-elect Biden's cabinet picks and the importance of the White House's staff. Georgetown University students joined the discussed to ask questions.
Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted a discussion on the Biden-Harris transition and the Senate confirmation process. The panel discussed their experience with Senate confirmation hearings, their thoughts on President-elect Biden's nominees and the importance of a transparent transition. Georgetown University students joined the discussion to ask questions.
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, was interviewed about his career as a lawmaker on Capitol Hill, which spanned 16 terms and more than three decades. Rep. Engel talked about his early memories as a federal lawmaker, and about how his family's Eastern European background sparked an early interest in foreign affairs, which he carried throughout life. The congressman also discussed his friendships in Congress and on his recollections of major world events that took place during his time in Washington, including the impeachment of two presidents, the 9/11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. His lengthy tenure ended after a 2020 Democratic primary loss to a progressive middle school principal; Rep. Engel had also worked as a school teacher and guidance counselor before entering politics.
Jack Lew, the former Treasury secretary during the Obama administration, spoke about the fiscal challenges facing the incoming Biden administration during a virtual discussion on tax policy hosted by the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. Secretary Lew talked about his recommendations for how to approach the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation, and the economic recovery post-pandemic. Also part of the discussion were views from tax policy experts about challenges facing the incoming administration and how to pass tax legislation with a divided Congress.
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
Portions of exit interviews and floor speeches from both Senators and House Members who are leaving Capitol Hill at the end of the 116th Congress. You'll hear from Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM), Rep. Peter King (R-NY), and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY).
Actor Nic Novicki, founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, talked about the 2020 entries and the winning films in three categories: best awareness campaign, best editor, and best film. All the films submitted to the challenge each year tell stories that showcase disability.
