Institute of Politics

Past Events

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. Watch our past events on our YouTube channel and subscribe to get updated on our upcoming events.

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AOC Live

May 08, 2026

  • Democracy & Governance
  • Domestic Policy

America at 250: The Unfinished Project — Did the American Revolution Really Achieve Its Ideals?

May 01, 2026

  • Domestic Policy
  • Democracy & Governance

Faith, Fissures and the Future: Vice President Mike Pence in Conversation

April 28, 2026

  • Domestic Policy

How We Could Vote: Ranked Choice, the Electoral College, and More

April 27, 2026

  • Domestic Policy
  • Campaigns & Electoral Politics

Whither the First Amendment?

April 22, 2026

  • Domestic Policy
  • Democracy & Governance

Is Sports Betting the New Pornography?

April 09, 2026

  • Domestic Policy
  • Culture & Identity

Safety, Slop, and the AI Sandbox: Are We Doomed?

March 30, 2026

  • Domestic Policy
  • Science & Technology

Unfinished Business: MLK, Chicago, and the Fight for Fair Housing

February 19, 2026

  • Chicago & Illinois
  • Domestic Policy

Pilsen Against ICE: Local Activism in Chicago Neighborhoods

February 06, 2026

  • Chicago & Illinois
  • Domestic Policy
  • Activism

Why I Quit: When Your Dream Job Goes Against Your Moral Compass

February 03, 2026

  • Domestic Policy

Open Seat in Illinois: U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate

January 26, 2026

  • Campaigns & Electoral Politics
  • Chicago & Illinois
  • Domestic Policy

Trump at One Year

January 20, 2026

  • Domestic Policy

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