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 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. 

What did two of the most insightful strategists have to say about the MAJOR SHIFTS in U.S. politics?Republican strategist Alex Castellanos and Democratic strategist Doug Sosnik joined The Common Good for a for a no-holds-barred conversation about the surprising trends that upend conventional wisdom and what this historic presidential election means for both party’s moving forward and the future of governance. Watch now to find out!

The Common Good hosted an unforgettable evening filled with captivating conversations and inspiring stories of dedication, innovation, and stellar achievement. It was truly an inspiring night celebrating and connecting with some of America’s most remarkable heroes.

Renowned pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz, joined The Common Good the day after Polls closed on November 5th to offer real-time commentary and analysis of the results a day after Election Day. Don’t miss out on Luntz’s insights - watch below now!

The Common Good hosted a compelling two-part discussion featuring two distinguished speakers: Mary Wald, author of Sowing Hate and Chaos: How Propaganda is Used to Destroy Democracy, and Allan Lichtman, the presidential historian famously known as the “Nostradamus of U.S. elections.” Watch now!

On the one-year anniversary of the harrowing October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Vice Chairman of Blackstone, Thomas Nides, joined The Common Good for a critical discussion with Harvard-trained lawyer and CEO Richard Salomon. Together, they examined the state of Israel and the broader Middle East one year after the attack. Watch now!

As the world’s leaders gathered in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly, the spotlight intensified on the escalating power dynamics among the U.S., Russia, and China. In a timely and exclusive appearance, CNN’s Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto joined The Common Good to dissect this high-stakes geopolitical chess match. Drawing insights from his bestselling book, The Return of Great Powers, Sciutto explored the precarious balance of power and its potential implications for a new global order. Watch below now!

Following the second convention of this pivotal election year, The Common Good hosted two of the most prominent pollster-political strategists to evaluate the potential terrain gained or lost in the process of finalizing the Democratic Party nomination for Kamala Harris. They assessed voter sentiment and the pressing issues driving the ballot in November. Attendees were invited to listen in and bring their questions to Republican pollster/strategist Brenda Gianiny and Democratic pollster/strategist Doug Schoen. Watch Now!

The 2024 election brought a whole new race, and The Common Good was in Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention to take a deep dive into it.

We hosted a top-level conversation over lunch with two of the most important Democratic pollster-campaign strategists in the business: Jefrey Pollock and Celinda Lake, both of whom have served as pollsters for Joe Biden and top elected officials across the nation. Watch now!