Institute of Politics

Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) in Conversation with David Axelrod As Democrats seek to fix their intransigent brand problem, will they opt for the recipe that Sarah McBride, the freshman Congresswoman from Delaware offers? The first transgender member of Congress is promoting three ingredients – more help for the working class, uplifting democracy and freedom and “not being a**holes to voters” – and suggests that Democrats need to meet voters where they are and welcome "imperfect allies" into their coalition. In conversation with IOP founding director David Axelrod. Co-sponsored by International House. Please note that no walk-ins will be permitted – all attendees must pre-register and may be subject to bag checks. There are a limited number of seats available for members of the public, but please note that alumni and general admission seats may fill quickly. Or you can tune into the livestream on the IOP's Youtube channel. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact iopevents@uchicago.edu. Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:30 p.m. CT International House