Institute of Politics

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Each year, the IOP hosts dozens of public Speaker Series events, providing students and the general public direct contact with elected officials, activists, authors, journalists, and other key practitioners in politics and public service.

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Brat Summer, Unusually Warm Fall: Real Talk on Energy Policy

November 19, 2024

  • climate
  • energy

Norway-US Relations and European Security Policy: A Conversation with the Norwegian Ambassador

November 15, 2024

  • international
  • IPP

A Look at Brandon Johnson’s First Year as Chicago’s Mayor

November 15, 2024

  • Chicago Style

Guys, it's global: Unpacking a year of tumultuous elections across the world

November 12, 2024

  • international
  • electoral politics

Predicting the Geopolitical Future: Strategies to Navigate Global Uncertainty with Marko Papic

November 08, 2024

  • international
  • IPP

Inside Presidential Transitions: Plans, protocol, and practical jokes

November 07, 2024

A Chuck Todd Moderated Student Debate: Which Presidential Candidate is Best for Gen Z?

October 29, 2024

Haiti: A Deep Look at a Nation in Ceaseless Turmoil

October 21, 2024

  • international

Battleground Banter with Axe and Rove

October 17, 2024

What to Expect if You're Expecting Trump

October 15, 2024

  • republicans
  • democracy

Effective Activism Across Generations

October 10, 2024

  • activism

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