As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Americans are navigating a rapidly changing political and technological landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, global instability, shifting media ecosystems, and growing generational divides. This timely speaker series brings together leading voices from politics, journalism, academia, business, foreign policy, and civic life to examine the forces reshaping democracy in the United States and around the world.

Together, we will explore pressing questions facing Americans going into the 2026 midterm elections. How can democratic institutions build public trust in an era of misinformation and polarization? What responsibilities should governments and technology companies bear as AI transforms communication and civic discourse? How are global events influencing political life at home? Will voters turn out in November and overcome the proliferation of gerrymandered political maps? And how can leaders better engage younger generations whose participation will shape the future of American democracy?

Through thoughtful discussion and diverse perspectives, students will gain a deeper understanding of the evolving relationships among politics, technology, media, and citizenship in a changing world.