American History

Voting Rights and American Democracy

Voting Rights and American Democracy

Voting Rights and American Democracy with Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School, Carol Anderson, author and Chair of African American Studies at Emory University, and David Litt, author and former speechwriter to President Obama.

Biden's First 100 Days

Biden's First 100 Days

Biden’s First 100 Days with Anita Dunn, Senior Advisor to the White House; David Frum, bestselling author, Senior Editor at the Atlantic, and former speechwriter for Pres. George W. Bush; and to lead the conversation, and presidential historian and member of our Honorary Advisory Board, Douglas Brinkley.

The Rise of Lincoln & U.S. Division

The Rise of Lincoln & U.S. Division

The Common Good in co-sponsorship with Cooper Union presented a special conversation with author-journalist-past Presidential advisor, Sidney Blumenthal, and CNN’s John Avlon, on one of the most divisive periods in American history, the unlikely political ascendance of President Abraham Lincoln, and how the historic Lincoln is relevant today.

Siege: Trump Under Fire

Siege: Trump Under Fire

The Common Good hosted a special discussion with Michael WolffNew York Times bestselling author and journalist to discuss his book, Siege: Trump Under Fire. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury.

Creating a Great Economy: Lincoln’s Surprising Relevance Today

Creating a Great Economy: Lincoln’s Surprising Relevance Today

President Lincoln will be forever enshrined in the national consciousness for his moral courage in abolishing slavery. But economist and author Norton Garfinkle explained how this great president also has strong lessons for us today on how a great nation is built upon an economy based on shared progress. Garfinkle talked about Lincoln’s life and achievements anew through this important and refreshing lens – and show how Lincoln’s approach on the economy, from railroads, bridges, to commerce, are more relevant than ever in the times we live in today.