May 21: David Axelrod with Madeleine Brand
Speakers
David M. Axelrod
Renowned Political Consultant, Journalist and Analyst
Madeleine Brand
Host of Award-Winning Daily News and Culture Show, Press Play
What to Know
Can Our American Democracy Survive Today's Challenges? The Observations of a Keen Observer
David M. Axelrod
David M. Axelrod is a renowned political consultant, journalist and analyst. He was the chief strategist for Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns and served as a Senior Advisor to President Obama. Axelrod is currently a Senior Political Commentator on CNN. Until recently, Axelrod served as the director of the non-partisan University of Chicago Institute of Politics. His memoir is titled “Believer: My Forty Years in Politics.”
Madeleine Brand
Madeleine Brand is the host of the award-winning daily news and culture show, Press Play. On the show, she covers national, international and local stories through a Southern California lens. She is also the co-host of KCRW’s legal affairs podcast, The Legal Eagle Files.