Upcoming Events


Past Events


  • 100% and Climbing: Can Congress Chart a Responsible Fiscal Course? Rep. Bill Huizenga & Maya MacGuineas

    May 19, 2026

    With debt held by the public having just surpassed 100% of GDP on a sustained basis for the first time since World War II, Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-04) and Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget,…


  • National Republican Congressional Committee Executive Director Micah Yousefi

    May 14, 2026

    Micah Yousefi, Executive Director, NRCC, will discuss her experience with both the NRCC and NRSC, shine a spotlight on key midterm races, and give us a behind the scenes election forecast for the House – direct from the woman in…


  • Senator Todd Young

    May 12, 2026

    Senator Todd Young (R-IN) will discuss American leadership and economic competitiveness on the world stage and share his perspective on the role trade policy plays in strengthening alliances as our nation strives to maintain our competitive edge over China and…


  • The Creative Coalition

    April 24, 2026

    The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center will host The Creative Coalition’s President, actor Tim Daly, and participants in The Creative Coalition Arts Day delegation for a discussion on the role the federal government plays in promoting the arts.


  • Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie

    April 16, 2026

    Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) will discuss his leadership of the powerful Energy & Commerce Committee and provide an outlook on major issues facing the Committee including health care, energy, and data privacy.


  • Ripon 39ers

    March 26, 2026

    Featuring remarks from Tom Jensen, Vice President of Government Relations for America 250, who will discuss the initiatives he and his team are rolling out to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country.


  • Senator Thom Tillis

    March 26, 2026

    Senator Thom Tillis (NC) will share his thoughts on the legislative agenda heading toward summer and some of the key challenges facing our nation as he enters the homestretch of his service on Capitol Hill.


  • Tariffs & Trade with Congressmen Kevin Kiley & Jeff Hurd

    March 5, 2026

    Congressmen Kevin Kiley (CA-03) & Jeff Hurd (CO-03) will discuss their leadership on trade policy, including their support of Congress reasserting its Article I authority over tariff policy and their commitment to affordability.


  • Ripon 39ers

    February 26, 2026

    Featuring remarks from WinRed CEO, Ryan Lyk, who will discuss the impact of WinRed’s digital infrastructure for GOP campaigns and provide insights into WinRed’s work with Republicans in the 2026 midterms.


  • Bipartisan Health Care Discussion with Congressmen Tom Suozzi, Don Bacon, and Jeff Hurd

    February 24, 2026

    Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) will discuss their work and leadership on lowering the cost of health care, including legislation to extend the expired enhanced tax credits and promote health savings accounts, as well as bipartisan opportunities…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    February 12, 2026

    Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) will discuss her leadership as Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and her perspective on major issues facing the Senate including tax cuts, AI regulations, and energy production.


  • Congressmen Gabe Amo & Addison McDowell

    February 9, 2026

    Congressmen Gabe Amo (RI-01) & Addison McDowell (NC-06) will discuss their leadership in Congress on opioid and fentanyl policy, including their bipartisan HOPE Act, and their work to address the destruction caused by overdoses in communities across America.