Institute of Politics

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share conversation with UC students via the IOP to discuss all things Canada, trade, the future of progressive politics and Canadian/American relations. Bring your questions for the former[...]

With a massive budget shortfall looming, the Illinois State Legislature passed a bill to reshape the Chicagoland transit system. Join Chicago Style and State Senator Ram Villivalam to hear about how the legislature reached a deal, and all of the big changes coming to the CTA, Metra and Pace.[...]

Election nerds (and New Yorkers and Californians) unite: A post special election analysis looking at the New York City mayoral race, various governors contests and the crucial battle over redistricting in California. We’ll dive into winners, losers and what – if anything – these races presage for[...]

China has become a technological superpower, with profound economic and security implications for the globe. Its industrial policy has boosted its A.I. infrastructure and hardware – like high-capacity servers and semiconductors – and helped to increase its stock of electric vehicles, batteries and[...]

A veteran’s day conversation with Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, whose remarkable rise to Congress after 23 years in the Army Reserves – and the loss of both of her legs in a helicopter attack while serving in Iraq – has led her to his consequential moment for our state and nation. Outside of[...]

In an increasingly polarized world, conversations about critical issues are getting more difficult to navigate and understand. With the next COP30 coming up in Brazil in late November, what climate issues and policies will be at the forefront of the discussion? This year's summit marks the halfway[...]

Bridging Innovation and Trust: A Conversation with former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez A conversation with Dr. Susan Monarez, the first Senate-confirmed Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention whose tenure was cut short earlier this year. Drawing on her decades of[...]