The Art of Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat – Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, a veteran of some of the most significant diplomatic negotiations of our time, joined Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs editor emeritus, to break down today’s most pressing foreign policy flashpoints—from Ukraine to the Middle East, to the unraveling of the postwar trade order.
The Common Good Leader Series: Senator Chris Murphy – As part of The Common Good Leader Series, TCG was honored to welcome Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut at a pivotal moment for the nation. Senator Murphy shared his insights on the state of the country and how both Congress and citizens could respond to the actions of the new White House administration.
Women’s History Month Celebration – TCG celebrated Women’s History Month with acclaimed journalist and author Clara Bingham, and Mary Boies, who was instrumental in bringing the Women’s History Museum at the Smithsonian to life. Together, they discussed the importance of chronicling the often-overlooked stories of American women.
Fast and Furious - As Trump floods the zone to radically reshape executive power. the federal government, and the Republican Party, TCG presented Norm Ornstein, one of the nation’s foremost political scholars, in a moderated conversation with Tom Rogers, media expert and founder of MSNBC and CNBC. They discussed the Trump tsunami approach and how Democrats could respond.
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Marty Baron, former Executive Editor of the Washington Post and Boston Globe, renowned for his editorial excellence, and CNN’s S.E. Cupp, widely respected for her sharp insights and principled conservatism, to The Common Good.
Baron and Cupp joined us for a vital discussion on the chilling effect on the press, government officials, business leaders, and others deemed enemies in the wake of President Donald Trump’s threats of revenge and prosecution. Just one month into the first "retribution administration," we’re already seeing those threats take shape.
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It was such a pleasure 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 joined us for a candid discussion about New York’s most urgent issues and the decisive actions needed to drive progress.
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.
Joe Zidle, Senior Managing Director & 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.
