The Common Good was proud to present a timely and important conference call conversation on the the economy and the coronavirus with Mohamed El-Erian, one of the world's most influential economic thinkers and Chief Economic Advisor to Allianz SE, the parent of PIMCO, and legendary venture capitalist investor Alan Patricof. El-Erian and Patricof discussed a range of relevant economic issues including the possibility of recession in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the impact of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, investing in the current economic climate, and the effect of the coronavirus on small businesses, banks and the global landscape.
Politics and the Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Crisis with Congresswoman Donna Shalala
The Common Good hosted Congresswoman Donna Shalala (D-FL) for an important conference call conversation on the coronavirus crisis. The longest serving former Secretary of Health and Human Services urged a more vigorous approach to fighting the outbreak. Shalala also offered up specifics on how we must prepare better for future epidemics.
A Conversation with Governor Terry McAuliffe on the Political Landscape
An evening with Steve Bannon
Nouriel Roubini: Global Economic Risks
2020 Presidential Candidates Series: The Common Good hosted a Meet and Greet with presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
Syria Debacle
The Common Good hosted a special conference call with Ambassador Robert Ford, former US Ambassador to Syria. Ambassador Ford gave credible insights into the state of the dispute in Syria, and the future of the current state in the Middle East.
The Rise of Lincoln & U.S. Division
The Common Good in co-sponsorship with Cooper Union presented a special conversation with author-journalist-past Presidential advisor, Sidney Blumenthal, and CNN’s John Avlon, on one of the most divisive periods in American history, the unlikely political ascendance of President Abraham Lincoln, and how the historic Lincoln is relevant today.
The Great Hack
The Common Good hosted a special screening and discussion of the Netflix documentary “The Great Hack” with Q&A following with Directors Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, producer Geralyn White Dreyfous, and Brittany Kaiser, whistle-blower formerly at Cambridge Analytica.
Athens Democracy Forum
Members of The Common Good had the special opportunity to attend the Athens Democracy Forum, a pivotal conference addressing the impact of the current feeble state of democracy on our world and on businesses alike.
The Athens Democracy Forum was hosted by New York Times Op-Ed columnist Roger Cohen and programmed by editorial board member Serge Schmemann, and was held by the Democracy and Culture Foundation, an independent nonprofit entity, in association with The New York Times. The conference coincides with the Arraiolos Group meeting, bringing together various European Union heads of state in Athens.
Hot Politics
The Common Good hosted a special discussion with Frank Luntz, and Ari Melber on “Hot Politics”. Both Luntz and Melber have credibility for political insights at opposite ends of the political divide - and also down the middle and offered their insight.
Siege: Trump Under Fire
The Common Good hosted a special discussion with Michael Wolff, New York Times bestselling author and journalist to discuss his book, Siege: Trump Under Fire. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury.
2020 Presidential Candidates Series: Congressman Seth Moulton
2020 Presidential Candidates Series: Governor Steve Bullock
The Common Good was proud to present a special discussion with presidential candidate Governor Steve Bullock as part of the Presidential Candidates Series…
Debate Watch Party
Meet & Greet: Representative Steve Cohen
Art and Activism in Amsterdam with Ai Weiwei
The Common Good offered an extraordinary opportunity in Amsterdam with one of the world’s most important living artists/dissidents, Ai Weiwei. He discussed the artist’s responsibility in this new age.
2020 Presidential Candidates Series: Governor Jay Inslee
The Common Good was proud to present a special event with Presidential Candidate Gov. Jay Inslee [D-WA], the first of our Presidential Candidates Series. Governor Inslee has made climate change a key issue of his campaign and shared invaluable insights on the 2020 race and what lies ahead for his campaign…
The Common Good Forum & American Spirit Awards, 2019
The Common Good Forum is an annual program presenting headline issues and the most important, forward-looking ideas affecting public policy and our lives. This year we built a remarkable roster for our annual event, with 30+ participants from government, media, business, foreign affairs and tech, as well as public policy activists…