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  • May 2024

  • Wed 1
    May 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Liz Cheney In Conversation with Charlie Sykes – Oath and Honor

    BigTent Zoom Room

    BigTent is pleased to host a conversation featuring Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) and MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes. This conversation will explore a range of topics including the future of democracy, […]

  • Wed 8
    May 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Judy Woodruff & Sarah Longwell: Voices of America, Navigating the Political Divide

    BigTent Zoom Room

    PBS senior correspondent, Judy Woodruff, and The Bulwark Founder, Sarah Longwell, joined us to discuss what’s driving American polarization. Judy highlighted her findings from her PBS show, America at a Crossroads, while Sarah […]

  • Wed 15
    May 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Brian Stelter and Angelo Carusone – The Right Wing Media’s Effect on Democracy, Discourse and Disinformation

    BigTent Zoom Room

    Brian Stelter, former CNN media correspondent and host of “Reliable Sources,”and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters for America, will discuss the profound impact of right-wing media on our democratic processes, […]

  • Wed 29
    May 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Trump-palooza: The Trump Trials with Amb. Norm Eisen (Ret.) and George T. Conway III

    BigTent Zoom Room

    BigTent was thrilled to welcome two of the renowned experts in “Trumpian Law” – Amb. Norm Eisen (Ret.), CNN legal analyst, and George Conway III, President of the Society for […]

  • June 2024

  • Tue 4
    June 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Barbara McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr – Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America

    BigTent Zoom Room

    On Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00PM ET, BigTent is thrilled to host MSNBC Legal Analyst Barbara McQuade and NBC Contributor Kimberly Atkins Stohr. They will discuss McQuade‘s new book,  Attack […]

  • Thu 20
    June 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Post Roe America – with attorney Julie F. Kay, OBGYN Austin Dennard. M.D., and journalist Bonnie Fuller

    BigTent Zoom Room

    BigTentUSA  hosted a powerful, personal, and vital conversation on women's reproductive health featuring attorney Julie F. Kay, founder of Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, OBGYN, mother, and Texan Dr. Austin Dennard, and moderated by journalist Bonnie Fuller. The discussion centered on the ongoing fight for abortion access across the USA, highlighting personal stories from the front lines. […]

  • Thu 27
    June 27, 2024 @ 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Spotlight Speaker Series with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Brennan Center’s Caroline Fredrickson: What do the SCOTUS Rulings and Project 2025 mean for you?

    BigTent Zoom Room

    BigTentUSA hosted Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Caroline Fredrickson, Senior Fellow at The Brennan Center for Justice. They discussed the recent Supreme Court decisions as well as Representative Raskin’s work to the […]

  • July 2024

  • Wed 17
    July 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Richard Haass and Katie Couric: A Changing World Order

    BigTent Zoom Room

    BigTentUSA and Katie Couric Media were honored to host a conversation with Richard Haass and Katie Couric. Haass shared his perspective of the changing world order impacted by key geopolitical […]

  • August 2024

  • Wed 14
    August 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    How to Defend Against an Authoritarian Presidency

    BigTent Zoom Room

    We were thrilled to host a conversation with Brennan Center for Justice Senior Advisor Barton Gellman and national security expert Rosa Brooks, moderated by journalist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. They discussed the tabletop “what if” exercises […]

  • September 2024

  • Wed 11
    September 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Turning Tragedy into Activism: Amanda Zurawski and Tara McGowan

    On Wednesday September 11 at 7:00PM ET, we were honored to have the lead plaintiff in Zurawski vs. Texas, Amanda Zurawski, and renowned journalist Tara McGowan. This was an unique […]

  • Thu 26
    September 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Gen Z Vibes and The 2024 Election: A Conversation with renowned pollster John Della Volpe and Founder of GenVote Brianna Cea

    On Thursday, September 26 at 7:00PM ET, BigTentUSA welcomed John Della Volpe, author and Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, and Gen Zer Brianna Cea, […]

  • October 2024

  • Wed 9
    October 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    BigTentUSA Pep Rally with Comics for Kamala, Rep. Eric Swalwell, and Fair Fight!

    BigTentUSA, in partnership with Comics for Kamala, Fair Fight, Vote Forward, and Sister District hosted a Virtual Pep Rally of laughs and action. This high-energy event featured a stellar lineup […]

  • Mon 21
    October 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Screening of Oscar nominated Short Film RED WHITE AND BLUE | (LINK ATTACHED)

    ????UPDATE: BIGTENTUSA is proud to be a partner of the film "Red, White and Blue" now streaming on YouTube HERE.  It is available for viewing for FREE for the next 2 weeks. Please share […]

  • Mon 28
    October 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    ‘Tis the Season: What to Expect on Election Day with Samantha Bee

    With November 5 around the corner and millions of Americans already casting their ballots, the stakes for our democracy couldn't be higher. BigTent was honored to have host a conversation […]

  • January 2025

  • Thu 30
    January 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST

    Sarah Longwell and Jonathan V. Last: Unpacking the First 10 Days of the New Trump Administration

    BigTentUSA hosted Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, and Jonathan V. Last (JVL), editor of The Bulwark. They unpacked the first 10 days of Donald Trump's administration. From major policy moves […]

  • February 2025

  • Tue 11
    February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

    Trump and Musk: An Oligarchic Presidency with Anne Applebaum & Katie Couric

    Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum and acclaimed journalist Katie Couric join BigTentUSA for a compelling discussion on whether American democracy can endure the autocratic challenges posed by the Trump presidency […]

  • March 2025

  • Thu 13
    March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Building an Opposition Coalition: Amanda Carpenter, Protect Democracy, & Leigh McGowan, PoliticsGirl

    Join BigTentUSA and Amanda Carpenter, writer and editor at Protect Democracy, and Leigh McGowan from PoliticsGirl, on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 PM ET. Protect Democracy is on the frontlines […]

  • Wed 26
    March 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Democracy Under Siege with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Barbara McQuade

    Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 PM ET for a crucial conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, historian and author, and Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and MSNBC Legal Analyst . KImberly […]

  • April 2025

  • Wed 2
    April 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Crisis & Consequences: American Democracy and Our Security with Juliette Kayyem and Tom Nichols

    On Wednesday. April 2 at 7pm ET, we’re bringing together two of the sharpest voices in national security, democracy, and political analysis—Tom Nichols and Juliette Kayyem—for a timely conversation. Nichols, […]

  • Thu 17
    April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    A Five-Alarm Fire for American Democracy: Marc Elias and Joyce Vance on the Frontlines

    BigTentUSA was honored to welcome back Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket and partner at Elias Law Group, and Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney, legal analyst, and author of the […]

  • May 2025

  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Ed Luce and Charlie Sykes: The Revenge of Geopolitics

    BigTentUSA was honored to host an urgent and insightful conversation with Ed Luce, U.S. national editor and columnist for the Financial Times, and Charlie Sykes, founder and former editor-at-large of […]

  • June 2025

  • Wed 18
    Featured June 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Inside Project 2025 with The Atlantic’s David Graham moderated by Andra Watkins

    BigTentUSA was excited to host an urgent and insightful conversation with David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping […]

  • Wed 25
    June 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Line of Defense: Attorneys General Tong (D-CT) & Bonta (D-CA) with The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman

    BigTentUSA hosted a conversation with Attorney General William Tong (D-CT) and Attorney General Rob Bonta (D-CA), moderated by Michael Waldman, president and CEO, The Brennan Center for Justice. In the […]

  • July 2025

  • Thu 10
    July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    Media in the Crosshairs: A Conversation with Judy Woodruff and Tara McGowan moderated by Rachel Janfaza

     BigTentUSA hosted legendary journalist Judy Woodruff and founder/publisher of Courier News, Tara McGowan. The conversation will be moderated by Gen Z journalist Rachel Janfaza. At a time of historic distrust […]

  • Wed 16
    July 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

    A Conversation with Adam Kinzinger and Reed Galen: The Strength of Collective Action

    BigTentUSA was honored to host former Congressman Adam Kinzinger - a leading voice in the fight to protect democracy, and co-founder of The Lincoln Project and President of The Union, Reed Galen. As […]

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