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A screenshot from the Institute of Politics recording of Former Attorney General Bill Barr.

Bill Barr Discusses Free Expression, Political Division, and Democracy at IOP Event

By Stuti Shelat / November 15, 2023

Former Attorney General Bill Barr spoke about free expression, his tenure as attorney general under the Trump administration, and the January 6 attack on the Capitol, during an Institute of Politics (IOP)...

Alivisatos and Shah at the IOP talk.

Presidents Talk Change: Alivisatos and Rajiv Shah of the Rockefeller Foundation Discuss Impact at Scale

By Eric Parrilla / October 31, 2023
The two discussed Shah’s new book and its recommendations for humanitarian work at an IOP event.
Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker with White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui.

Pritzker Addresses Extremism, Gun Violence, and Past Record at IOP Event

By Oliver Buntin / October 17, 2023
In an IOP event moderated by journalist Sabrina Siddiqui, Pritzker fielded questions on past record and possible presidential bid.
Christopher Weissberg spoke at the Institute of Politics (IOP) on May 15.

French Politician Christopher Weissberg Discusses European Affairs Following Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine at IOP Speaker Series Event

By Jenna Moor / May 22, 2023

The student-led International Policy Program hosted French député (member of the National Assembly) Christopher Weissberg for a conversation centered around current international sanctions placed on...

Former Congressman Beto ORourke was born and raised in El Paso, Texas.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke

By Nicole Roesler / May 13, 2023
O’Rourke emphasizes the importance of increasing voter participation and points to how Texas plays an instrumental role in this challenge.
Adrian Perkins is the former Democratic Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana.

IOP Fellow Profile: Former Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins

By Nicole Roesler / April 30, 2023
Adrian Perkins reflects on his military service and mayoral tenure, emphasizes conciliatory leadership in a polarized political climate
Matthew Yglesias is an Institute of Politics Pritzker fellow for the winter and spring quarters.

IOP Fellow Profile: Political Columnist Matthew Yglesias

By Nicole Roesler / April 25, 2023
Matthew Yglesias discusses his path to becoming a political journalist and emphasizes the importance of taking risks and adapting to emerging opportunities.
Peter Meijer is one of the IOPs Pritzker Fellows for the winter and spring quarters.

IOP Fellow Profile: Representative Peter Meijer

By Nicole Roesler / April 18, 2023
Former Representative Peter Meijer discusses the political influence of his military experience and maintaining morals in the face of public pressure.
The Institute of Politics building.

IOP Speaker Series Talk Explores Government’s Role in Opioid Crisis

By Naina Purushothaman / April 11, 2023

National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN), and Denver District Attorney Beth McCann discussed what the government is doing and can do to mitigate the opioid...

IOP Panelists discuss the intersection of fashion and politics.

Panelists Discuss Role of Fashion in Politics at IOP Event

By Casey Kim / April 11, 2023

Former U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Chicago-based fashion designer Maria Pinto, and Emmy-winning costume designer Tom Broecker discussed the evolution and role of fashion in politics at an...

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Her Experience in House Leadership, Female Representation in Politics, and the 2024 General Election

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Her Experience in House Leadership, Female Representation in Politics, and the 2024 General Election

By Naina Purushothaman, Senior News Reporter / March 28, 2023

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discussed her experience as a woman in politics and the future of the country’s democracy during an Institute of Politics (IOP) event at the Rubenstein Forum on March 3. Titled...

Lael Brainard discusses the state of the American economy at IOP event on January 19, 2023.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard explores inflation and the economy at IOP event

By Justin Walgren / February 9, 2023

Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Lael Brainard and journalist Bethany McLean discussed the state of the United States economy and the factors contributing to high inflation rates at an Institute...

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