Post Election Series: Political Shock Waves
Trump’s Second Term: Aberration or the New Norm?
with
H.W. Brands
Renowned American Historian & Best-Selling AuthoR
Thursday, January 30th, 4-5 pm ET, on Zoom
Yesterday marked the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, and signaled a new era in American politics. At a time of great division within our nation, Trump has maintained an unconventional strategy to presidency and has carved out a unique space in American presidential history.
One of America’s foremost historians, Dr. H.W. Brands, joins The Common Good to offer insights on the return of Donald Trump and how he compares to past presidents. How might this term be different from Trump’s last? And what can his campaign strategy this election cycle tell us about the next four years? With an unparalleled ability to contextualize contemporary events through a historical lens, Brands will explore the implications of this pivotal moment in American politics. RSVP before it’s too late!
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About Our 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.
