Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School

The JFK Jr. Forum welcomed a panel of Eugenes to the stage! Journalists Eugene Robinson, Eugene Daniels II, and Eugene Scott—who all covered the ups and downs of the 2024 campaign, as well as the first Trump presidency—discussed the electorate's changing relationship with the media, where coverage excelled and fell short, and the industry's future. ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eBM-_hup

Kellyanne Conway, Former Senior Counselor to the President, joined IOP Director Setti Warren for an in-depth discussion on the 2024 presidential election, what to expect from the incoming Trump administration, and the challenges they will face. ?? Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e_Hry7N4

Thank you to former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, who recently joined us in the Forum for a conversation with Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government, about his new book, "Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit," co-authored with Henry Kissinger and Craig Mundie. Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eW5PCid2

This week, we welcomed Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN's "NewsNight with Abby Phillip," into the JFK Jr. Forum! In a conversation co-moderated by Eugene Scott, IOP Resident Fellow and host of Axios Live, and Liana McGhee, Harvard College student and President of the Harvard Political Review, Abby Phillip discussed the 2024 presidential election, and the unique challenges of covering politics and world events in an age of division and misinformation. ?? Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eksU6ZJt

What an amazing week. I had the pleasure of hosting my mentor and friend US Ambassador to Panama, Mari Carmen Aponte at Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School It was exciting to have Ambassador Aponte as the inaugural speaker of the Diplomatic Dialogue moderated by former U.S. Ambassador to Norway, Barry White. As always, Ambassador Aponte did not disappoint the crowd of undergraduate and graduate students. She worked her magic making the students tackle complex issues, laugh a little, but always challenge their understanding and knowledge, and inspired them to serve their country. She was such a hit with the students that some of them became her security detail. If you know Ambassador Aponte, you know she will always find a way to build bridges and create a sense of shared community. The students could not get enough, and after 4 back-to-back events we ended our evening with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who just happened to be speaking at the school. What an amazing day to be inspired and excited about the future-- whether you are a young person, or young at heart, this is a time to stay in the arena and learn,grow and find purpose. Thank you Harvard Iop for making this event such an amazing success. Huge shout out to Cathey Park and Saswato Ray for making this all happen.

Last night, we welcomed Lawrence Summers, President Emeritus at Harvard University, to the JFK Jr. Forum stage for a conversation on economic policy before and after the 2024 election. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/ebSA6gmF

Katie Couric, news anchor, bestselling author, and media entrepreneur, joined Shorenstein Center Director Nancy Gibbs in the JFK Jr. Forum to discuss the media, politics, and the future of democracy. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ekfYPmBq

? On November 21, join us for a wide-ranging conversation with?John F. Kerry,?the former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; 68th U.S. Secretary of State; and United States Senator (D-MA). Moderated by?Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, and Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy. ?? Register for an in-person seat (HUID required): https://ken.sc/forum-1121 Or tune into the livestream: https://ken.sc/IOP-streams

? On November 20, three journalists (a panel of Eugenes: The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, Politico Playbook's Eugene Daniels II, and Axios Live's Eugene Scott) who covered the ups and downs of the 2024 campaign, as well as the first Trump presidency, provide insight on the electorate's changing relationship with media, where the media excelled and fell short in its coverage, and where the industry goes from here. ?? Register for an in-person seat (HUID required): https://ken.sc/forum-1120 Or tune into the livestream: https://ken.sc/IOP-streams

? On November 19, Kellyanne Conway, former Senior Counselor to the President, President of KAConsulting LLC, and New York Times #1 Best Selling Author, joins IOP Director Setti Warren for an in-depth discussion on the 2024 presidential election, what to expect from the incoming Trump administration, and the challenges they will face. ?? RSVP for an in-person seat (HUID required): https://ken.sc/forum-1119 Or livestream: https://ken.sc/IOP-streams