The DPU Debate Series
During the 2024-2025 academic year, The Dartmouth Political Union will host The DPU Debate Series: Critical Discourse in the Age of Disagreement. This year-long expert debate series will tackle the nation’s most contentious political debates through dialogue between guest speakers from a variety of political perspectives, bringing marquee experts and practitioners from relevant backgrounds and industries.
The DPU Debate Series Events
An Expert Debate on DEI: Keith Boykin. Ian Rowe.
February 26, 2025

More details and information about how to attend coming soon!

Democratic Socialism and Capitalism: An Expert Debate featuring Cornel West and Robbie George
January 16, 2025

More details and information about how to attend coming soon!

The Press & the 2024 Election: An Expert Debate
October 10, 2024
Main Event 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Filene Auditorium

The DPU is pleased to welcome Kellyanne Conway and Donna Brazile for an expert debate on the role of the press in the 2024 election. Former Trump Senior Counselor and Fox News commentator Kellyanne Conway and veteran political strategist and ABC News commentator Donna Brazile will discuss various aspects of the issue, providing an insider’s perspective on the evolving role of media in shaping public opinion and influencing electoral outcomes.

Panelist Biographies:

Kellyanne Conway is a veteran Republican strategist, pollster, and media commentator, recognized for her role as the campaign manager for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign—the first woman to lead a winning presidential campaign in U.S. history. Following the election, she served as Senior Counselor to the President, where she was pivotal in shaping the administration’s communication and media strategy. Conway is a frequent contributor on Fox News, known for her expertise in public opinion, messaging, and Republican Party strategy.

Donna Brazile is a distinguished Democratic strategist, political commentator, and former Chair of the Democratic National Committee. With over four decades in American politics, Brazile made history as the first African American woman to manage a major presidential campaign as Al Gore’s campaign manager in 2000. She is a familiar faceon CNN and ABC News, where she provides expert analysis on elections, media influence, and the challenges facing modern democracy.