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Climate Forward 2026: "Is There A Republican Way Forward?"
May 8, 2026
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Climate Forward 2026: "Can States And Cities Lead On Climate?"
May 8, 2026
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Climate Forward 2026: "Opening Plenary with Former EPA Administrator Regan"
May 8, 2026
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Can You Really Say That? A Conversation with Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen and USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson
Apr 14, 2026
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California at 175 Conference: "First in Taxes, First in Results?"
Mar 20, 2026
1h 03m 15s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/8/26 | ![]() Climate Forward 2026: "Is There A Republican Way Forward?" | CPF Director Bob Shrum talks with former U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider (R-RI) about climate policy under the Trump administration and how Democrats and Republicans can cooperate on climate change issues. This conversation is part of CPF's "Climate Forward 2026" conference in partnership with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Featuring: - Claudine Schneider: Former U.S. Representative (R-RI) - Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Climate Forward 2026: "Can States And Cities Lead On Climate?" | Former California Senator Martha Escutia talks with Mary Nichols, Alex Nieves, and Nancy Sutley on the role of states and cities as leaders in climate change. They discuss the challenges to climate policy under the Trump Administration and California's role as a leader in climate change. This conversation is part of CPF's "Climate Forward 2026" conference in partnership with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Featuring: - Mary Nichols: Former Chair of the California Air Resources Board - Alex Nieves: Climate Reporter, POLITICO - Nancy Sutley: Deputy Mayor and CSO, Los Angeles - Martha Escutia: Former California State Senator and Assemblymember; Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Climate Forward 2026: "Opening Plenary with Former EPA Administrator Regan" | CPF's "Climate Forward 2026" conference features a talk with USC Wrigley Institute Director Joe Árvai and Michael S. Regan, 16th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. They discuss the role of the EPA, climate change and environmental justice in the Trump administration, and how politics impact climate action. This conference is in partnership with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability. Featuring: - Michael S. Regan: 16th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Joe Árvai: Director, USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability - Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Can You Really Say That? A Conversation with Former ACLU President Nadine Strossen and USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson✨ | free speechFirst Amendment+4 | Nadine StrossenFranita Tolson | ACLUUSC Gould School of Law+4 | — | free speechFirst Amendment+5 | — | 1h 08m 08s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() California at 175 Conference: "First in Taxes, First in Results?"✨ | California tax structurepublic policy+4 | David CraneBob Hertzberg+1 | Govern for CaliforniaUSC Center for the Political Future+2 | California | Californiatax structure+5 | — | 1h 03m 15s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() California at 175 Conference: "The Trends That Turned California from Red to Blue"✨ | California politicsvoter trends+4 | Douglas BeckerSusan Estrich+2 | POLITICOUSC Dornsife Center for the Political Future+2 | — | Californiapolitics+5 | — | 1h 17m 00s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() California at 175 Conference: "Ballot Initiatives 2026"✨ | California ballot initiativespolitical discussion+3 | Seema MehtaMike Bonin+2 | USC Dornsife Center for the Political FutureUSC Open Dialogue Project+1 | California | Californiaballot initiatives+5 | — | 1h 17m 24s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Rage & The Republic: A Fireside Chat with Jonathan Turley✨ | American Revolutionpolitical instability+4 | Jonathan TurleyMorris Levy | USC Dornsife Center for the Political FutureUSC Open Dialogue Project+1 | — | Rage and the RepublicAmerican institutions+4 | — | 53m 10s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Redistricting Is Sexy! A Look Back on Prop 50 with CPF Fellow Seema Mehta✨ | redistrictingpolitical representation+4 | Christian GrosePaul Mitchell+2 | Los Angeles TimesUSC Center for the Political Future+1 | CaliforniaTexas | redistrictingProposition 50+5 | — | 1h 41m 09s | |
| 2/21/26 | ![]() Britain, Europe, and America: The Future of the Transatlantic Alliance✨ | US-UK relationstransatlantic alliance+3 | James Cleverly | USC Dornsife Center for the Political FutureUSC Schwarzenegger Institute | UKUS+2 | transatlantic allianceUS-UK relations+3 | — | 1h 34m 35s | |
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| 2/18/26 | ![]() New CPF Fellows on Politics Today✨ | politics2026 midterms+5 | Mark CampbellYemisi Egbewole+2 | USC Center for the Political FutureLos Angeles Times | Biden White House | politicsmidterms+6 | — | 51m 48s | |
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Warschaw Conference 2025: "From The Off-Year to the Midterms"✨ | 2026 midtermspolitical strategy+3 | Mark CampbellJon Favreau+2 | USC Annenberg Media CenterUSC Dornsife Center for the Political Future+5 | — | midtermspolitics+5 | — | 1h 09m 53s | |
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Warschaw Conference 2025: "Redistricting: Are Politicians Choosing Their Voters?"✨ | redistrictingpartisanship+3 | Jim DeBooChristian Grose+2 | POLITICOUSC Center for the Political Future+3 | — | redistrictingpartisan politics+3 | — | 1h 11m 53s | |
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Warschaw Conference 2025: "American Democracy: From George Washington to Donald Trump and Beyond" | This panel discussion from CPF's annual Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics "America 250: Young or Old Democracy?" begins with welcome remarks from CPF Director Bob Shrum and USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim. Then CNN Anchor Elex Michaelson leads the panel discussion with political experts Mike Donilon, Ed Goeas, Jeffery Jenkins, and Richard North Patterson on the state of American democracy. They discuss how democracy drives voters, key lessons from history that are most helpful in today's political climate, and what to expect from Democrats and Republicans as we approach the 2028 presidential election. Featuring: Mike Donilon: Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden Ed Goeas: Pollster; Former President & CEO, The Tarrance Group; Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Jeffery Jenkins: Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law, USC Richard North Patterson: Best-Selling Novelist; Commentator & Author, "America on the Precipice" Elex Michaelson: Anchor, CNN & CNN International Beong-Soo Kim: USC Interim President Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Warschaw Conference 2025: "The Democrats: Coming Back or Cracking Up?" | CPF Co-Director Mike Murphy leads a panel discussion with political and media experts Tad Devine, Shaniqua McClendon, Neera Tanden, and Raúl Torrez on whether Democrats can make a comeback. They discuss what Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory means for Democrats, the government shutdown, California Governor Gavin Newsom as a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, and the 2028 presidential election. This conversation is part of CPF's annual Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics "America 250: Young or Old Democracy?" Featuring: Tad Devine: Democratic Strategist Shaniqua McClendon: Vice President of Political Strategy, Crooked Media; Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Neera Tanden: Former Domestic Policy Advisor to President Joe Biden Raúl Torrez: Attorney General, State of New Mexico Mike Murphy: Co-Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Republican Strategist | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() Warschaw Conference 2025: "Is Reaching Across the Aisle Now A Reach Too Far?" | CPF's annual Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics "America 250: Young or Old Democracy?" begins with welcome remarks from CPF Co-Directors Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy, and William Deverell, USC Dornsife Divisional Dean for the Social Sciences. Then Shrum talks with Dick Gephardt, former Democratic Leader for the U.S. House of Representatives, on how Democrats and Republicans in Congress can reach across the aisle to work together. Featuring: William Deverell: USC Dornsife Divisional Dean for the Social Sciences Dick Gephardt: Former Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives Mike Murphy: Co-Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Republican Strategist Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | ![]() 2025 Trojan Family Weekend: How's Trump Doing? What About the Democrats? | For the 2025 USC Trojan Family Weekend, CPF Co-Directors and veteran political strategists Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy host a conversation on the 2025 election results and the latest political headlines. They discuss the 2025 California special election, 2025 New York City mayoral election, and analyze the election results across the nation and what it means for Democrats and Republicans. Featuring: Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife Mike Murphy: Co-Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Republican Strategist | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | ![]() Latino Voters: The 2026 Midterms and Beyond | CPF Co-Director Mike Murphy joins voting experts Mike Madrid, Chuck Rocha, and Helen Torres for a discussion on Latino voters, the fastest-growing voting bloc in the country. They discuss shifts in Latino voting patterns, what to expect from Latino voters in the upcoming elections, and how Democrats and Republicans can connect with the Latino voting community for the 2026 midterms and beyond. Featuring: Mike Madrid: Principal, Grassroots Lab; Co-Founder, Lincoln Project; Former Political Director, California Republican Party; Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Chuck Rocha: President and Founder, Solidarity Strategies; Founder, Nuestro PAC & CAMPEONES PAC; Democratic Campaign Strategist Helen Torres: CEO, Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE); Board Member, Public Policy Institute of California; Fall 2025 Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Mike Murphy: Co-Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Republican Strategist | — | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | ![]() Doing Good: USC Nonprofit Leaders Shaping America's Future - Part 2 Even More Good | Hear young USC alumni discuss their work in the nonprofit field. What fueled their success? How do they raise money? What impact are their efforts having? These inspirational and educational stories come from students who took the USC Dornsife Toolkit course "Doing Good: How to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit Organization" CPF Managing Director Kamy Akhavan serves as the proud moderator of his former students. Gain valuable insights into nonprofit career opportunities. Featuring: Laura Calero: Philanthropy Manager, Achieve Miami; Artist, USC Arts and Climate Collective; Former VP and Advocacy Chair, Challah for Hunger Keli'i Rubin: Program Coordinator, Berkeley Food Network; Ambassador, africActive Foundation; Former Intern at Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants; Pinole Valley Varsity Football Defensive Back Coach Sara Zuluaga Sierra: Humanitarian Aid Intern, Share a Meal; Former Volunteer, JusticeCorps; Former Treasurer and Social Chair of Progressive Christians at USC; former Assistant Director of the USC Undergraduate Student Government Assembly for Accessibility Brandon Tran: Cofounder/CEO, ChallengeUS; Advisory Associate, KPMG US; Former Senior VP, Institute for Youth in Policy; Deferred MBA Admit, Stanford Graduate Business School Kamy Akhavan: Managing Director, USC Center for the Political Future | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ![]() How to Scale Your Passion And Build a Movement: Dialogues Across Difference | CPF Managing Director Kamy Akhavan joins gun safety activist Shannon Watts and environmental protection activist Benji Backer for a discussion on civic engagement, lessons from activism, and how to utilize your passion to enact social change. They discuss their books, how to work across the aisle to drive progress on causes, and how to build movements while reducing political polarization. This discussion is part of CPF's Dialogue Across Difference series. Featuring: - Benji Backer: CEO & Founder, Nature is Nonpartisan; Author of "The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future" - Shannon Watts: Founder, Moms Demand Action; Author of "Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age" and "Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World;" Former Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future - Kamy Akhavan: Managing Director, USC Center for the Political Future | — | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | ![]() The Courts and the Future of Democracy | CPF Director Bob Shrum joins legal experts Franita Tolson, Jeffrey Toobin, and Alexander "Sasha" Volokh for a discussion on the role and state of the judiciary today. They discuss the role of the courts in safeguarding checks and balances, the James Comey indictment, and how Donald Trump and his administration affect the Supreme Court. This event was in partnership with the USC Gould School of Law. Featuring: Franita Tolson: Dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law at the USC Gould School of Law Jeffrey Toobin: Contributing Opinion Writer, The New York Times; Bestselling Author of "True Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Oath," "The Nine," "Too Close to Call," "The Run of His Life" (made into the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson), and "A Vast Conspiracy" Alexander "Sasha" Volokh: Associate Professor of Law, Emory University; Former Law Clerk for Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Samuel Alito Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | ![]() Former Senator Joe Manchin in Conversation with Bob Shrum | CPF Director Bob Shrum joins former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin for a talk on his new memoir, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." They discuss Manchin's decision to become an independent, his public service and White House experiences, and the importance of bipartisanship today. This event, part of CPF's Jeff and Sue White Dialogue Series, was in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute. Featuring: - Joe Manchin: Former U.S. Senator from West Virginia - Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | ![]() U.S. Presidents and Civility | CPF Director Bob Shrum joins Fred Ryan, Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Center on Civility and Democracy, for a discussion on civility and the presidency. They discuss how past presidents bridged divides when working with political leaders they disagreed with, the importance of civility in today's political climate, and how political leaders influence the public and Congress. This event was in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute. Featuring: Fred Ryan: Director, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Center on Civility and Democracy; Chairman, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute; Co-Founder, Politico; Former Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
| 9/20/25 | ![]() Gen Z and Democracy: Disillusioned and Disengaged? | CPF Assistant Director Diego Andrades joins voting experts Laura Brill, Jahnavi Rao, and Maddy Roth for a discussion on the forces reshaping how young voters approach civic life and democracy. They discuss Gen Z's voting patterns, strategies for reaching young voters, and how Democrats and Republicans can capture Gen Z voters. Featuring: Laura Brill: Founder & CEO, The Civics Center; Former Law Clerk for Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg Jahnavi Rao: President & Founder, New Voters Maddy Roth: Executive Director, I Am A Voter Diego Andrades: Assistant Director, USC Center for the Political Future Bob Shrum: Director, USC Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife | — | ||||||
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