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