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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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.