Midterm Tsunami? A Conversation with Fall 2026 CPF Fellows

Event details Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Online Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus, Capital Campus Department: Center for the Political Future, Department of Political Science and International Relations Audience: Students, Alumni, Faculty/Staff About this event Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy welcome the Fall 2026 CPF Fellows to USC for a virtual discussion of the current state of politics today. How's Trump doing? What about the Democrats? What do you need to know ahead of the 2026 Midterms? Join us on Zoom on Monday, September 8, from 12 PM to 1 PM PST for an insightful discussion of the politics of today. The conversation will also explore the Fellows’ study groups and their wide-ranging careers in politics and public service. REGISTER HERE: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BdDZscjCQBy-yWi7hqObbw CPF Fellows are prominent political professionals who are invited by CPF to lead study groups for USC students. They hold office hours, host lunchtime discussions, bring in guest speakers, and participate in high-profile events and conferences throughout the year. These resident Fellows expose students to a wide array of perspectives, broadening and challenging their understanding of government while strengthening civil dialogue on campus and within the community. We are proud to announce our full slate of Fall 2026 fellows: Mike Donilon – Senior Advisor to President Joe BidenJulianna Goldman – Former White House Correspondent, Bloomberg & CBS NewsMike Madrid – Former Political Director, California Republican Party; Co-Founder, The Lincoln ProjectAmy McIntosh – Former Assistant Secretary of Education in the Obama AdministrationClaudine Schneider – Former U.S. Representative (R-Rhode Island)Jeffrey Toobin – Contributing Opinion Writer, The New York Times; Bestselling Author of The Nine and The Run of His Life (adapted into FX's The People v. O.J. Simpson) We encourage USC students to apply to CPF Study Groups to develop friendships and mentorships with some of America's leading political voices. REGISTER HERE: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BdDZscjCQBy-yWi7hqObbw Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/midterm-tsunami-a-conversation-with-fall-2026-cpf-fellows