Institute of Politics

Join the IOP as we welcome Alex Wagner, co-host and executive producer of The Circus on CBS, for a conversation on her new book, Futureface. The memoir chronicles Ms. Wagner’s efforts to understand her family’s history, as she researches her father’s ancestors in Ireland and Luxembourg and retraces her mother’s own journey to the United States from Burma in the 1960s. The resulting book – a timely reflection on race, identity, migration, and belonging in an era where those questions are at the fore of public consciousness – has drawn praise from many readers, including former President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with The Circus, Ms. Wagner is also a contributing editor at The Atlantic. This conversation will be moderated by Dr. Gina M. Samuels, associate professor in The University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. Book sales and signing to follow.