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  • A Conversation with Dan Meyer

    April 8, 2021

    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…


  • A Conversation with Nick Rossi

    April 7, 2021

    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…


  • Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America’s Return to Space

    March 24, 2021

    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…


  • Meet the Freshmen: Minnesota

    March 18, 2021

    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…


  • Senator Tim Scott

    March 16, 2021

    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…


  • Meet the Freshmen: South Carolina

    March 11, 2021

    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…


  • Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

    March 10, 2021

    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…


  • Problem Solvers

    March 4, 2021

    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…


  • Meet the Freshmen: Utah

    February 24, 2021

    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…


  • Senate Chiefs Roundtable

    February 17, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Senate Chiefs Roundtable Republican Senate Chiefs of Staff Larry Burton  (Senator Sullivan, AK), Lisa Goeas (Senator Ernst, IA), and Ted Lehman (Senator Tillis, NC) will discuss the successful message of Republican Senators who won on…


  • Meet the Freshmen: California

    February 11, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Freshmen: California Returning lawmaker David Valadao (CA-21) will re-introduce himself to The Ripon Society, along with his freshmen colleague, Young Kim (CA-39). The two Californians will discuss what it took to win their seats and what…


  • Representative John Katko

    February 9, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative John Katko Ranking Member on the Homeland Security Committee, John Katko (NY-24), will discuss his panel’s focus this year, including efforts to defend against security threats abroad and how to address the rise of…