A compelling nonpartisan speaker series featuring experts shaping U.S. politics, media and policymaking.
The ASU IOP in collaboration with the Center for Free Speech, as we kick off a new season of Dialogues for Democracy—ASU’s annual, nonpartisan speaker series featuring high-profile voices in U.S. politics, media and policymaking.
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POLITICO Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist Jonathan Martin joins host David Axelrod for an insider’s look at what’s shaping the 2026 midterms.
Thursday, March 5
5 – 6 p.m. | University Club, Heritage Room
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Join CNN Senior Political Commentator and Political Strategist Scott Jennings for an in-depth conversation with host David Axelrod.
Tuesday, March 17
4 – 5 p.m. | University Club, Heritage Room
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Join the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, for an engaging conversation with host Ambassador Jeff Flake.
Tuesday, March 24
4 – 5 p.m. | Walton Center for Planetary Health
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Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former mayor of Chicago, and Mike Murphy, Republican political consultant and commentator on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” join host David Axelrod.
Monday, April 6
5 – 6 p.m. | Marston Exploration Theater
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Kaitlan Collins and David Axelrod are committed to rescheduling their Feb. 20 conversation at ASU. We will share a new date and opportunity for the larger community to join the conversation as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you in advance for your patience as we reschedule.
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Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita engage a timely conversation on how the White House is approaching the upcoming midterm elections with CNN senior political commentator and senior strategist for President Obama's campaigns, David Axelrod.
Tony Fabrizio is an experienced Republican pollster and strategist who has advised numerous campaigns, including Donald Trump’s presidential bids, and brings deep insight into voter attitudes and campaign messaging. This is Fabrizio's second time at ASU's IOP.
Chris LaCivita, veteran Republican political strategist and co-manager of the Trump '24 campaign; and Tony Fabrizio, chief pollster for the campaign, will discuss Republican strategy for the 2026 Midterm elections.
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Join Ambassador Jeff Flake, founding director of ASU’s IOP, and former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to discuss leadership, public service and the challenges of governing in a rapidly changing political landscape.
The spring 2025 season featured a dynamic lineup of leaders from politics, business, journalism, education and professional sports — a diverse range of voices and viewpoints that make this speaker series more relevant than ever.