USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future

Our mission at the Center for the Political Future is to advance civil dialogue that transcends partisan divisions and explores solutions to our most pressing national and global challenges. https://lnkd.in/ge_GT63

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins His Royal Highness Reza Pahlavi, Exiled Crown Prince of Iran, for a discussion on democracy, peace, and prosperity in the Middle East at a critical moment in the region’s history. Featuring: - Reza Pahlavi: Crown Prince of Iran; USC Alum (‘85) - Robert Shrum: CPF Director; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife - Moh El-Naggar: USC Dornsife Interim Dean Listen: https://lnkd.in/gWscyYGi USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - USC Alumni Association - University of Southern California - Listen First Project - #podcast #listen #politics #USC

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins Jane Coaston, journalist and CNN contributor, and David Simas, former CEO of the Obama Foundation, for a discussion on how the 2024 election looks with less than two weeks to go. They discuss how each candidate is performing in the polls, the importance of the presidential debate, and each campaign's strategy and messaging. Featuring: - Jane Coaston: Journalist; CNN Contributor; Lead Host of Crooked Media's Daily News Show “What A Day"; Fall 2024 CPF Fellow - David Simas: Former CEO of the Obama Foundation; Former Director of the Office of Political Strategy & Outreach under the Obama Administration - Robert Shrum: CPF Director; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife Listen: https://lnkd.in/gb47azjR USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - USC Alumni Association - University of Southern California - Listen First Project - #podcast #listen #politics #USC

What are political experts’ predictions for Election Night? What key states should we keep an eye on? What campaign strategies are having success? Join CPF Directors Robert Shrum and Michael E. Murphy for a conversation with David Simas (former CEO of the Obama Foundation) and Todd Purdum (author; former The New York Times Washington correspondent) about Election Day, which is just a week away, on Tuesday, October 29 at 4PM PT in TCC 227. RSVP: bit.ly/cpf1029 USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #ElectionDay #politics #government #elections #campaigns #WhiteHouse #publicservice #leadership #democracy #education #students #community #university #LosAngeles #California #USC

Understanding the current US political landscape can equip faculty and students with tools to engage in productive dialogue, fostering understanding even amid diverse perspectives. In the second part of the Foundations of Academic Dialogue series, Kamy Akhavan (Executive Director, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future Political Future) discusses what instructors can do to bridge divides and unite conversations. View a recording of the session here: https://lnkd.in/g6Wuc-45

Join CPF Director Robert Shrum for a Zoom conversation with His Royal Highness Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, about democracy in the Middle East on Thursday, October 24 at 12PM PT. The Crown Prince, a proud USC alum (‘85), and his wife, Princess Yasmine Pahlavi, are fierce advocates for a secular Iran that respects the rights of women and champions freedom and democracy for all. Dornsife Dean Moh El-Naggar will make opening remarks. RSVP: bit.ly/1024cpf USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #politics #government #democracy #MiddleEast #Iran #publicservice #leadership #education #students #community #university #LosAngeles #California #USC

Join CPF in honoring the 2024 High School Summer Internship Program cohort! 🎉 🎊 These amazing high school students participated in a unique internship experience where they summarized and analyzed one of CPF's annual signature events, the "Climate Forward Conference" sponsored by USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability and CPF in collaboration with POLITICO. Read what each student shared about their experience and check out their conference summary papers: bit.ly/cpfHSinternship USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #congratulations #highschool #summer #internship #intern #politics #policy #government #climate #climatechange #sustainability #publicservice #civicengagement #career #careerdevelopment #education #leadership #democracy #students #community #university #LosAngeles #California #USC

CPF hosts a panel discussion on "Experiencing Hatred: True Stories to End Hate and Educate" as part of our "Combating Antisemitism and Hatred Series." The series explores the struggle against antisemitism in the context of countering hate, reducing violence, promoting empathy, and nurturing civil dialogue. Featuring: - Jeff Blattner: U.S. Department of Justice Deputy Assistant Attorney General; Former Judiciary Committee Chief Counsel for Sen. Edward Kennedy; Fall 2024 CPF Fellow - Rob Eshman: Contributing Editor of The Forward; Former Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Journal - Ron Galperin: Former Controller and CFO for the City of Los Angeles; Former CPF Fellow - Aziza Hasan: Executive Director, Muslim Jewish New Ground; Former member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships - Todd Levinson: Host of “Healing Race” podcast; Producer at MainStream Nation - Aaron Nir: CEO of Sanei International; CPF Board of Councilors Member - Pedro A. Noguera: Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education - Marylouise Oates: Novelist, Activist, Former LA Times Journalist - Dov Wagner: Rabbi and Director of the USC Chabad Jewish Center - Kamy Akhavan: CPF Managing Director Listen: https://lnkd.in/gK2j8q3W USC Shoah Foundation - The Institute for Visual History and Education - USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - USC Alumni Association - University of Southern California - Listen First Project - #podcast #listen #politics #USC

With less than two weeks to go, how does the 2024 election look? What final pushes do the presidential campaigns need for a shot at the White House? How might various swing states play a role? Join CPF Director Robert Shrum for a conversation with Jane Coaston (journalist, CNN contributor, and Fall 2024 CPF Fellow) and David Simas (former CEO of the Obama Foundation) covering these questions and more on Wednesday, October 23 at 3:30PM PT in TCC 227. RSVP: bit.ly/cpf1023 USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - University of Southern California - #politics #government #elections #campaigns #WhiteHouse #publicservice #leadership #democracy #education #students #community #university #womenleaders #LosAngeles #California #USC

CPF Director Bob Shrum and Marylouise Oates, former activist and LA Times journalist, join former First Lady staffers Anita McBride, Noelia Rodriguez, and Tina Tchen for a discussion on the influence of presidential First Ladies on politics, policy, and American society. Featuring: - Anita B. McBride: Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush - Noelia Rodriguez: Former Press Secretary and Director of Communications for First Lady Laura W. Bush; Former CPF Fellow - Tina Tchen: Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Impact Officer for the Obama Foundation; Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama - Marylouise Oates: Former Activist and LA Times Journalist who covered First Ladies - Robert Shrum: CPF Director; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife Listen: https://lnkd.in/gzd-M_Q8 American University - Metrolink - USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences - USC Alumni Association - University of Southern California - Listen First Project - #podcast #listen #politics #USC