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Meet the Freshmen: Indiana
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Indiana
Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-8) will introduce his freshmen Indiana colleague, Victoria Spartz (IN-5), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Hoosier State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Thursday, April 15th
Find out more »A Conversation with Dan Meyer
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
A Conversation with Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, will discuss the agenda in the U.S. House of Representatives this year and where he believes bipartisan agreements on some of the most important issues facing our nation may be reached.
Thursday, April 8th
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A Conversation with Nick Rossi
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
A Conversation with Nick Rossi
Nick Rossi, the Chief of Staff to Senate Republican Whip John Thune, will discuss the agenda in the Senate this year and where common ground on some of the most pressing challenges facing America may be found.
Wednesday, April 7th
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Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America’s Return to Space
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America's Return to Space
Ranking Member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee Frank Lucas (OK-3) will be joined by NASA's Matt Wallace, Project Manager for Mars 2020, to discuss the most recent Mars rover mission and the growing role of the private sector in space exploration.
Wednesday, March 24th
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Meet the Freshmen: Minnesota
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Minnesota
Representative Pete Stauber (MN-8) will introduce his freshmen Minnesota colleague, Michelle Fischbach (MN-7), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Gopher State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Thursday, March 18th
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Senator Tim Scott
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Senator Tim Scott
Senator Tim Scott (SC), will discuss the contentious start to the year and where he believes Republicans and Democrats can still find common ground. The Senator will also address how the GOP can continue to build on its recent progress in appealing to a more diverse demographic and what more needs to be done to make the party more reflective of the American electorate.
Tuesday, March 16th
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Meet the Freshmen: South Carolina
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: South Carolina
Representative Tom Rice (SC-7) will introduce his freshmen South Carolina colleague, Nancy Mace (SC-1), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Palmetto State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Thursday, March 11th
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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
The new Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) will discuss the legislative priorities for this year and where she believes the two parties can come together to enact bipartisan reforms.
Wednesday, March 10th
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Problem Solvers
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Problem Solvers
The Problem Solvers Caucus will be represented by its Vice Chair Dean Phillips (MN-3) and its Whip Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) to discuss the group's latest focus and how its commitment to bipartisan solutions is a model for the rest of Congress.
Thursday, March 4th
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Meet the Freshmen: Utah
A Policy & Politics Dialogue
Meet the Freshmen: Utah
Utah Congressman John Curtis (UT-3) will introduce his freshman colleague, Blake Moore (UT-1), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Beehive State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what they hope to achieve this year.
Wednesday, February 24th