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Law, Politics, and Current Affairs
CLE has a variety of programs on law, politics, and current affairs this season. To learn more about specific programs, please click on the green buttons. To view a digital version of our 2026 Program Catalog, click here.
May
The U.S.-China Relationship in the Midst of Sanctions, Tariffs and “Deals”
This program is sponsored by The Fred A. Moss Charitable Fund
Wednesday May 27 10:00-12:00
June
Rough Waters, Beautiful Shores: Dawning of the Age of Artificial Intelligence
This program is sponsored by Honey and Richard Shackelford
Wednesday June 3 10:00-12:00
Social Media and the Fate of Democracy: What Can We Do?
This program is sponsored by Genevieve and Mark Crozier
Monday June 8 10:00-12:00
The Evolution of Conservatism Since the 60’s: Orthodoxy to Trumpism
This program is sponsored by Cathy Temple
Tuesday June 9 2:00-4:00
When We Disagree: Live at CLE!
This program is sponsored by Honey and Richard Shackelford
Wednesday June 10 2:00-4:00
Read My Lips: What We Can All Learn From Failed Political Speeches
This program is sponsored by Chesley and Lee Garrett
Thursday June 11 10:00-12:00
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The Crisis of Religious Authority in the Digital Age
This program is sponsored by Mary Beth Allen and Janis Erikson
Thursday June 18 2:00-4:00
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Nicaea Revisited: Turkey Between Rome, Moscow, and Washington
This program is sponsored by Mary Beth Allen and Janis Erikson
Friday June 19 10:00-12:00
Two Perspectives from the Federal Bench: Is Cryptocurrency a Racket? Is Presidential Authority Now Without Effective Limits?
This program is sponsored by JoEllen and Tom Ross
Wednesday June 24 10:00-12:00
Freedom, Federalism, and the Right to Vote
This program is sponsored by Martha and Al Pearson
Thursday June 25 10:00-12:00
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Freedom of Information at the Crossroads: The State of Play
This program is sponsored by Abbey and Dan Evans
Monday June 29 2:00-4:00
July
AI, Big Tech, and the Global Future of Local Journalism
This program is sponsored by Linda Arnold
Wednesday July 8 2:00-4:00
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Enduring Question of Sovereignty: Kings or People?
This program is sponsored by The Fred A. Moss Charitable Fund
Thursday July 9 2:00-4:00
Popular Sovereignty Under Challenge
This program is sponsored by The Fred A. Moss Charitable Fund
Friday July 10 10:00-12:00
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American Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump
This program is sponsored by Cindy and Rick Trevathan
Wednesday July 15 2:00-4:00
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One Constitution—Two Meanings
This program is sponsored by Linda Arnold
Thursday July 16 2:00-4:00
Can the Free Market Solve Climate Change?
This program is sponsored by Hillary Cone
Tuesday July 21 10:00-12:00
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Trump 2.0: A Conversation with Andrew Weissmann
This program is sponsored by Stephanie and Bill Reeves & Anonymous Sponsor
Monday July 27 10:00-12:00
Navigating the New Global Economy: Trade, Borders and Technology
This program is sponsored by Genevieve and Mark Crozier
Tuesday July 28 10:00-12:00
The Law in Changing Times: The 2025-2026 Supreme Court Year in Review
This program is sponsored by Ed Mawyer
Friday July 31 10:00-12:00
August
The Music of Politics
This program is sponsored by Nikki and Bobby Salerno
Wednesday August 12 10:00-12:00
The Press and the President: Trump’s Second Term
This program is sponsored by Alice and Kent Nelson
Friday August 21 10:00-12:00
Will We Ever Trust the News Again?
This program is sponsored by Abbey and Dan Evans
Monday August 24 10:00-12:00
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