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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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Poster image for A Momentous Midterm Unpacked with Axe and Friends

A Momentous Midterm Unpacked with Axe and Friends

1155 E 57th St, Chicago, 60637

May 14, 2026 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

A Momentous Midterm Unpacked with Axe and Friends Join IOP founding director David Axelrod for a discussion on the high-stakes races in November. Featuring Ashley Allison, founder of Watering Hole Media and National Coalitions Director for the Biden-Harris 2020 presidential campaign,[...]
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Poster image for From the South Side to the East Wing: Obama's Chicago Journey

From the South Side to the East Wing: Obama's Chicago Journey

1407 E 60th St, Chicago, 60637

May 21, 2026 5:30pm – 6:45pm CST

From the South Side to the East Wing: Obama's Chicago Journey Join IOP founding director David Axelrod and former associates of President Barack Obama for a conversation tracing President Obama’s influences throughout his formative years. From his journey as community organizer on the[...]
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