A Conversation with Anne Applebaum and Katie Couric: The State of American Democracy

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Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 pm EDT

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A Conversation with Anne Applebaum and Katie Couric: The State of American Democracy

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BigTentUSA  is thrilled to have back Pulitzer Prize–winning author and esteemed historian Anne Applebaum under the tent in conversation with award winning journalist Katie Couric.  They will dive into the critical issues of our era: the global rise of authoritarianism and the evolving landscape of American democracy. About the Speakers: Anne Applebaum is staff writer […]

Liz Cheney In Conversation with Charlie Sykes- Oath and Honor

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BigTent is pleased to host a conversation featuring Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) and MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes. This conversation will explore a range of topics including the future of democracy, insights from Cheney's book 'Oath and Honor', the dynamics within the Republican Party, perspectives on Trump and the Capitol assault, and previously undisclosed stories from […]

Judy Woodruff & Sarah Longwell: America at a Crossroads

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Join us for a riveting discussion with two of the most influential voices in media and politics: PBS NewsHour’s Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff and The Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell. In Judy’s newest project, America at a Crossroads with Judy Woodruff explores how we got here as a country, what’s driving these feelings and what everyday […]

Why Letter Writing Wins: Yasmin Radjy, Executive Director, Vote Forward

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BigTent is thrilled to bring back Vote Forward! We welcome Executive Director, Yasmin Radjy to the tent. We will dive into how Vote Forward determines its strategy and how they will help a win for democracy in 2024. Vote Forward and BigTentUSA are working together to increase civic participation by sending letters to voters. Writing […]

Brian Stelter and Angelo Carusone – The Right Wing Media’s Effect on Democracy, Discourse and Disinformation

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Join us for a critical conversation  as we delve into the profound impact of right-wing media on our democratic processes, public discourse, and the pervasive spread of disinformation. This timely conversation will feature expert insights from Brian Stelter, former CNN media correspondent and host of “Reliable Sources,” and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for […]

Barbara McQuade – Attack from Within: How Misinformation is Sabotaging America

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BigTent is thrilled to host MSNBC's legal expert Barbara McQuade on TUESDAY, June 4 at 7Pm ET.  McQuade will discuss her new book,  Attack from Within- an urgent, comprehensive explanation of the ways disinformation is impacting democracy, and practical solutions that can be pursued to strengthen the public, media, and truth-based politics. She will break […]