Power Lunch Event Series
The Schar School's Power Lunch event series gathers some of the world's top political leaders, journalists, and experts to discuss the prospects for the next four years of US public policy.
Each week, influential thinkers address some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and the world. Moderated by Professor Justin Gest, all events will stream live on the Schar School's YouTube channel.
To receive the link to any and all Power Lunch events, please complete the form here.
Click here to download an event poster souvenir featuring the full calendar.
Election Roundtable
Friday, October 30, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EDT)
Speakers:
Molly Ball, Time
Jonathan Capehart, Washington Post
Thomas Edsall, New York Times
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
Click here to watch the broadcast.
National Unity
Friday, November 6, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Tom Davis, former Congressman (R-VA)
Wendy Feliz, American Immigration Council
Tim Shriver, Special Olympics
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
Click here to watch the broadcast.
Health Care Policy
Friday, November 13, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Tom Daschle, former US Senator (D-SD)
Zeke Emanuel, Center for American Progress
Sarah Kliff, New York Times
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
Click here to watch the broadcast.
Economic Policy
Friday, November 20, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic
Steve Pearlstein, Washington Post
Betsey Stevenson, formerly Council of Economic Advisers
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
Click here to watch the broadcast.
Immigration Policy
Friday, December 4, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Caitlin Dickerson, New York Times
Jeff Flake, former US Senator (R-AZ)
Krishanti Vignarajah, LIRS
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
All events will be virtual and are open to everyone. Click here to register.
Climate Change
Friday, December 11, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Jainey Bavishi, City of New York
Andrew Light, formerly State Department
Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
All events will be virtual and are open to everyone. Click here to register.
US-Euro Relations
Friday, December 18, 2020
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Spencer Boyer, former National Intelligence Officer
Heather Conley, CSIS
Edward Luce, Financial Times
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
All events will be virtual and are open to everyone. Click here to register.
US-MidEast Relations
Friday, January 8, 2021
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Ben Hubbard, New York Times
Vali Nasr, formerly State Department
Robin Wright, The New Yorker
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
All events will be virtual and are open to everyone. Click here to register.
US-Asia Relations
Friday, January 15, 2021
12:00pm - 1:30pm (EST)
Speakers:
Max Baucus, former US Ambassador to China
Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post
H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor
Moderator:
Justin Gest, Associate Professor of Policy and Government
All events will be virtual and are open to everyone. Click here to register.