Trump's Second Term: Aberration or the New Norm?
with
H.W. Brands
U.S. Historian & Author
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.
How does Trump’s unconventional leadership fit into the arc of U.S. history? What might the next four years mean for democracy, the presidency, and the nation? With an unparalleled ability to contextualize contemporary events through a historical lens, Brands will explore the implications of this moment for the presidency and the country moving forward.
About the Speaker
H.W. Brands is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, bestselling author, and renowned historian whose works, including The First American about Benjamin Franklin, and Traitor to His Class, on Franklin Delano Roosevelt. have earned critical acclaim and captivated global audiences. With over 30 books and numerous articles published in outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic, his writings have been translated into multiple languages and are celebrated for their blend of scholarship and storytelling.
A frequent guest on national media and a member of prestigious societies like the Society of American Historians, Brands holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. His academic journey began at Stanford University, followed by a doctorate in history from UT Austin. Before joining the faculty at UT, he taught at Texas A&M University and Vanderbilt University
Born in Portland, Oregon, Brands' early career as a traveling salesman spanned the American West before he found his true calling in teaching and writing. Today, he continues to inspire through his scholarship, public appearances, and contributions to historical discourse.
