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NOAH FELDMAN
“THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE GLOBAL ORDER: A CHANGING REALITY”
Thursday, January 9 • 5:00PM
The events of the past year have prompted a reevaluation of U.S.
interests and the realities in the Middle East. Noah Feldman, a
Harvard law professor and leading AI ethicist, will explore how
we got here, where we are now, and what might happen next.
Recognized as a “legal rock star” and one of the most influential
minds of his generation, Feldman has been praised by figures
like Justice Elena Kagan and featured in Esquire’s list of the 75
Most Influential People of the 21st Century.
RICHARD REEVES
“SOLVING THE CRISIS OF OUR BOYS AND MEN”
Thursday, February 13 • 5:00PM
There is growing concern over the struggles facing boys and
men, with economists noting declines in male labor participation
and public health officials reporting disproportionately high
“deaths of despair.” In a compelling presentation, Richard Reeves
offers a personal and research-driven diagnosis of this modern
male crisis, advocating for both gender equality and support
for vulnerable men. Drawing on his experience as a father and
years of research, Reeves presents bold solutions to address the
challenges boys and men face today.
LISA MADDOX
“MY LIFE IN THE CIA”
Thursday, March 20 • 5:00PM
Lisa Maddox spent 15 years in the intelligence community,
working with agencies like NCIS and the CIA. In this hour-long
lecture, she will share her experiences in counter terrorism,
deploying to war zones, and developing the research skills that
led to founding her company, Family History Intelligence. Lisa
will offer a glimpse into the demanding work of an intelligence
officer, from assisting military leaders to providing analysis that
helps guide global decision-makers.
NICK TIMIRAOS
“THE FEDERAL RESERVE”
Thursday, March 27 • 5:00PM
What is the Federal Reserve, and how did it become so central
to the nation’s economy and financial markets? Nick Timiraos,
who has covered the Fed for The Wall Street Journal for eight
years, chronicles Chair Jerome Powell’s efforts to combat both
the pandemic-induced economic standstill and the inflation
that followed. The Fed’s past successes and failures continue to
shape its current operations and decision-making.
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