Past Events

‘Renegade’ with Adam Kinzinger

Jeffrey Goldberg, Adam Kinzinger

In his recently released book "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country," former congressman Adam Kinzinger tells the inside story of the January 6 Committee, examining the forces that led to the attacks on the Capitol.

Women in Print and on Film: 50 Years of Feminism at Home and Abroad

Emily Burrill, Samhita Sunya, Siva Vaidhyanathan, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf of "Ms." magazine and UVA cinema expert Samhita Sunya join a live recording of the Karsh Institute’s "Democracy in Danger" podcast. Weiss-Wolf’s work is featured in the new book "50 Years of Ms." Sunya studies film, feminism, and gender dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East.

Democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law with Judge J. Michael Luttig

Adam Harris, J. Michael Luttig

Judge J. Michael Luttig, one of the most celebrated legal minds of his generation, is joined by The Atlantic’s Adam Harris for a conversation about the politicization of the rule of law, the importance of institutions, and the future of American democracy.

A Global Imperative: Free Press, Free Flow of Ideas

Michael Abramowitz, Susan B. Glasser, Amna Nawaz, Michael Powell

Vibrant societies and healthy democracies rely on the free flow of ideas, but ensuring a free press is a constant struggle. For this session, a panel of journalists and experts explores the state of freedom of the press in the United States and around the world—and what it means for the future of democracy.

Satire as Political Changemaker

Barbara Brandon-Croft, Laurent Dubois, Jeffrey Koterba, Pedro Xavier Molina, Rayma Suprani

A panel of esteemed editorial cartoonists discusses how accessible—and often humorous—illustrations can be used to comment on culture, corruption, censorship, and democratic norms.

Covering the White House

Peter Baker, Laura Barrón-López, Elaina Plott Calabro, Mike Emanuel, Judy Woodruff

This panel of esteemed journalists—moderated by PBS News’ Judy Woodruff—offers its insights on what it takes to report on the innerworkings of the White House, especially in times of crisis.

Stories of America: Democracy, Identity, and Culture

Melody Barnes, Daniel Darling, Conor Friedersdorf, Cecilia Muñoz, Annise Parker

What does it mean to be an American? In this time of deep polarization, is it possible for all sides to embrace a shared national identity?

Education and Democracy: UVA Equity Center’s Starr Hill Pathways

Panelists discuss how universities as anchor institutions can effectively support access to educational resources for underrepresented local youth in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region of Virginia.

Student Showcase: Participating in Democracy

How do students learn about and engage with key ideas and practices of democracy? Students offer their answers through the lenses of different fields and areas of study—music, history, writing, urban and environmental planning, law, and environmental sciences.