Secretary Leon Panetta and former Congressman David Jolly join The Common Good for a no-holds-barred conversation with Rick Salomon, cutting to the heart of today’s most urgent questions on power, security, and America’s role in the world.

Can federal agencies be dismantled by an executive order alone? Are our military strike protocols a national security risk waiting to happen? Do Ukraine-Russia negotiations signal strategic diplomacy—or dangerous surrender? Has any U.S. administration ever gone on the attack against their most stalwart allies, let alone in the first 100 days? 

Yes, we’re going there. Even to Greenland.  Big questions. Smart minds. Don’t miss this one.

The world has now entered a period of geopolitical uncertainty. What is the power of diplomacy -- and its limits? The consummate public servant, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, joins The Common Good to discuss what makes for great diplomatic negotiations? What are consequences if President Trump overturns decades-long agreements and understandings with our closest allies while opening the door to radically changing relations with our worst foes?

Next up in The Common Good Leader Series we thrilled to welcome Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut.  At a pivotal moment for the nation, Senator Murphy will share his insights on where we stand, how Democrats can expand their coalition, and how the party can respond to the actions of the new White House administration.

A can’t miss opportunity to hear directly from Senator Murphy. Come with your questions and RSVP now to join us on April 2nd!

What sparks a revolution—and how does its echoes shape the battles we fight today?

Celebrate Women’s History Month with acclaimed journalist and author, Clara Bingham and Mary Boies, who was instrumental in bringing to life the Women’s History Museum at the Smithsonian to discuss the importance of chronicling the often-overlooked stories of American women. They’ll dive into the fearless icons who fueled the women’s liberation movement, how far we’ve come, and the lessons for the ongoing struggle for progress and equality.

RSVP Now and join us in-person on Wednesday, March 19th!

Fast and Furious - As Trump floods the zone to radically reshape executive power, the federal government, and the Republican Party, TCG presents Norm Ornstein, one of the nation’s foremost political scholars, on the Trump tsunami approach, and how Democrats can respond.  

Don’t miss out this timely and essential discussion of our Post Election Political Shock Wave Series with a master of political analysis. RSVP now!

We are thrilled to welcome Marty Baron, titan of editorial excellence and former Executive Editor of the Washington Post and the Boston Globe, who steered both publications to many Pulitzer Prizes. Baron joins The Common Good in-person on Wednesday, February 26th for a vital discussion on growing threats to press freedom and democratic accountability.

We are pleased to welcome former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo, someone who the press has speculated about making a run for mayor of NYC. 

New York City is at a crossroads as the city faces major challenges – from public safety, to housing, budget pressures, and economic recovery. Drawing on his years of leadership as Governor, Andrew Cuomo joins us for a candid discussion about New York’s most urgent issues and the decisive actions needed to drive progress. Come with your questions! A private dinner will follow for Executive Members and above. Seats are limited—RSVP now!

Newly elected Congresswoman Laura Gillen, who secured a pivotal victory in November, flipping New York’s 4th Congressional District blue by unseating Congressman Anthony D’Esposito in a highly competitive Long Island race joins The Common Good. Congresswoman Gillen will discuss how she successfully navigated the political terrain in an election season that was historically tough for Democrats and her policy priorities for New York and the nation moving forward.

One of America’s foremost historians, H.W. Brands, joins The Common Good to offer insights on the return of Donald Trump to the presidency, what the next four years could mean for the nation, and how his leadership fits into the broader sweep of U.S. history. Don’t miss out, RSVP now!

Joe Zidle, Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Blackstone, and successor to our longtime favorite prognosticator, Byron Wien, joins The Common Good for an insightful and timely conversation to start off the new year, offering his expertise on the economy, market trends, and geopolitical and international forces that could affect your portfolio, business strategy, or simply your peace of mind. 

Seismic shifts have been exposed in this year’s critical Presidential election. What do they portend for governance and future elections?  Join us for a deep dive with two top-tier political advisors, Doug Sosnik and Alex Castellanos. for a no-holds-barred conversation about the surprising trends that upend conventional wisdom.

As we mark the 17th anniversary of The Common Good, this year’s awardees include exceptional leaders in public service, science, and business. Among them are three distinguished Cabinet-level leaders, a pioneering scientist whose work is transforming our understanding of the world, and a business visionary known for their strong civic commitment. Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals who, through their dedication to the common good, continue to elevate and inspire our nation.

Polls close on November 5th, however, it’s likely not all votes will be counted until days later. Frank Luntz, renowned pollster and political strategist, joins The Common Good for real-time commentary and analysis of the polls a day after Election Day. Battleground states like Arizona and Pennsylvania, are unlikely to have their votes called on November 5th. Last year, Arizona finalized their ballots the day after Election Day. Pennsylvania called theirs four days after Election Day. Luntz offers his expertise as we make sense of the votes already accounted for, and will provide his insight and commentary on states yet to be called. How will battleground states affect our election outcome? How are House and Senate races shaping up? And how can we be sure the results are accurate?

Join us for a compelling two-part discussion at The Common Good, featuring two distinguished speakers: Mary Wald, author of Sowing Hate and Chaos: How Propaganda is Used to Destroy Democracy, and Allan Lichtman, presidential historian famously known as the “Nostradamus of U.S. elections.

Ambassador Norman Eisen, executive chair of the State Democracy Defenders Fund and senior fellow at Brookings, joins The Common Good to discuss the looming security threats to the upcoming elections. Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary for the Trump impeachment from February 2019 to February 2020, will explore the potential risks we may face in the lead-up to Election Day and the measures in place to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process from such challenges.

On the one year anniversary of the harrowing October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and, now, Vice Chairman of Blackstone, Thomas Nides, joins The Common Good for a critical and timely discussion with Harvard-trained lawyer and CEO Richard Salomon. Together, they will examine the current state of Israel and the broader Middle East a year after the attack. 

As the world’s leaders gather in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly, the spotlight intensifies on the escalating power dynamics among the U.S., Russia, and China. In a timely and exclusive appearance, CNN’s Chief National Security analyst Jim Sciutto joins The Common Good to dissect this high-stakes geopolitical chess match. Drawing insights from his bestselling book, The Return of Great Powers, Sciutto will explore the precarious balance of power and the potential implications for a new global order.

Following the second convention of this pivotal election year, The Common Good hosts two of the most prominent pollster-political strategists to gauge possible terrain gained or lost in the process of finalizing the nomination of the Democratic Party nominee, Kamala Harris. They will check voter sentiment and the key pressing issues shaping the November vote. Listen in and bring your questions to Republican pollster-/ strategist Brenda Gianiny and Democratic pollster / strategist Doug Schoen. 

We’ve got a whole new race for the 2024 election. And The Common Good will be in Chicago for 2024 Democratic National Convention for a deep dive into it. Join us for a top level conversation over lunch with two of the most important Democratic pollster-campaign strategists in the business: Jefrey Pollock, and Celinda Lake, both who have served as pollsters for Joe Biden and top elected officials across the nation.

We are honored to welcome again one of the nation’s most respected and renowned legal scholars and constitutional law experts, Professor Laurence Tribe. Tribe joins The Common Good on Wednesday, July 31st from 6-7pm on Zoom to explore the far-reaching implications of the recent decisions by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority to create presidential immunity and abandon Chevron deference. 

Two of the country’s leading political campaign experts, Matthew Bennett and Jim McLaughlin join The Common Good for an illuminating discussion assessing the 2024 election landscape just after Trump’s nomination, his new running mate Senator J.D. Vance, Biden’s withdrawal, and the push for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee.

We’ve gathered some of the nation's foremost minds who have given these issues a great deal of thought for a very important and special Town Hall on June 4th at the NYHS. They’ll offer their insights on what’s driving toxic partisanship in politics, igniting culture wars, and fomenting anger, hate, and eroding trust in our institutions, truth, and each other.  Even better, they'll propose solutions for bridging America’s divides.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Governor Hochul of New York, in-person, as she joins us to talk common sense governance at The Common Good.

Join us to hear from Rep. Tom Suozzi in-person at The Common Good, as we explore the appeal of “more common sense and less chaos and senseless fighting in Washington” and how to get more accomplished by overcoming toxic party polarization on issues from immigration, crime,  and criminal justice to reproductive rights, housing and the economy.

Join us for an exciting discussion with the dynamic Rep. Dan Goldman at The Common Good Monday, May 6th, from 6-6:30pm on Zoom.

Two important and fresh voices join us to discuss the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, leadership in Israel, and the prospect of a two-state solution. Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 3-4:00pm to hear from Maj. Gen. (Rt.) Amnon Reshef and Rula Jebreal.

National Security expert and former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, Miles Taylor, brings his urgent insights to The Common Good, as he dives into the ramifications of a potential 2024 Trump presidency.

Join The Common Good and Senior Managing Director & Chief investment Strategist at Blackstone, Joe Zidle - successor to our longtime favorite prognosticator, Byron Wien; for an important and timely conversation on the economy, the markets, and political and international events that may affect your portfolio, your business, or simply your peace of mind. 

Brian Stelter, best-selling author, media expert and former CNN host will join us to discuss his groundbreaking reporting on efforts by Fox News to manipulate the public and the 2020 election, as told in his book, “The Network of Lies” and what that may mean for the 2024 election.  (In-person with a dinner to follow for Executive Members and up.)

Paul Scharre, Executive VP, Center for a New American Security think tank, and one of TIME magazine’s top 100 most important people in AI, will join us for an essential conversation on threats and advance in Artificial Intelligence for defense and national security. (In-person with a dinner to follow for Executive Members and up.)