Power and Precedent: The Conservative Supreme Court's Radical Rulings with Larry Tribe and Ali Velshi

Power and Precedent: The Conservative Supreme Court's Radical Rulings with Larry Tribe and Ali Velshi

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 joined The Common Good 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.  Watch Now!

Turbulent Times: Latest Election Analysis with Jim McLaughlin  and Matthew Bennett

Turbulent Times: Latest Election Analysis with  Jim McLaughlin  and Matthew Bennett

Top Democratic and Republican campaign experts, Matthew Bennett and Jim McLaughlin joined The Common Good to check the pulse of the 2024 election. From the Trump nomination, his new running mate Senator J.D. Vance, Joe Biden's surprising withdrawal, the push for Kamala Harris, and other seismic shifts in the 2024 election dynamics, these top veteran political strategists offered their expert insights into what might lie ahead.  Will Vice President Harris clinch the Democratic nomination? Who will be on the new ticket? Watch now!

The Common Good Town Hall: Bridging America’s Divides

National division continues to pose a growing threat to U.S. democracy. And it’s not just those of us at The Common Good who are troubled by this. According to The Common Good Survey on Division, a staggering 72% of Americans share this concern. It thwarts our nation’s progress and obstructs our ability to grapple with crucial issues head-on. 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. where they offered their insights on the causes, costs, and cures of our nations division.

Conversation with Bill Browder on Putin, Russia, and What the Future Holds

Conversation with Bill Browder on Putin, Russia, and What the Future Holds

Bill Browder was the largest foreign investor in Russia until he was denied entry into the country in 2005 and declared a threat to national security. His crime? Exposing corruption in Russian state owned companies. He has a lot of experience dealing with Russia and particularly with Vladimir Putin. He will discuss Putin’s place on the world stage, the invasion of Ukraine, and the threat that Putin poses to the Western world order as Ukrainian defenses languish at a stalemate. 

Conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross

Conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, there are many looming questions about how this will play out for Israel, for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, and for the eradication of Hamas; the humanitarian concerns for civilian lives in Gaza; the release of the hostages still held by Hamas; and Israel's longterm security concerns. What military and diplomatic solutions are still on the table to prevent a multi-front war? 

"Conflict" with General (Ret.) David Petraeus

"Conflict" with General (Ret.) David Petraeus

A discussion on the evolution of warfare up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the current conflagration in the Middle East following the Hamas attack on Israel,  and the potential escalations between China and Taiwan.  Petraeus explores the mistakes made over and over, the new weapon systems, theories and strategies, and anticipate in the future in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world.

Conversation with Legal Scholar Dr. Laurence Tribe

Conversation with Legal Scholar Dr. Laurence Tribe

As Ukraine and Israel, rare outposts of democracy in difficult regions of the world, simultaneously face existential crises caused by fierce and bloody incursions, the U.S. finds itself paralyzed with a rudderless Congress, some of whose members, instead of seeking ways to fund the defense of both these allies, pit one against the other.