Interactive

Defining & Measuring the Success of a U.S. President is a nonpartisan community workshop designed to explore how we evaluate presidential leadership. Through an interactive discussion, participants will analyze key success measures—economic performance, foreign policy, social progress, crisis management, and more—while considering both objective data and public perception. The event will begin with an overview of survey results, followed by small-group discussions where attendees will debate key criteria and propose specific benchmarks for success. Groups will then reconvene to share insights and reflect on different perspectives. Rooted in Braver Angels’ ethos of civil discourse, this event fosters meaningful, respectful conversations on leadership, governance, and the challenges of defining success in a divided political landscape.

"Connecting Conversation: Is the Media Biased?" is a nonpartisan community conversation designed to explore the nature of media bias and its impact on our country. Through an interactive discussion, participants will analyze pressing questions—whether the media is biased, if different political groups inhabit separate media worlds, and how we can bridge these divides. The event will begin with an overview of survey results on media perception, followed by small-group discussions where attendees will share their own media consumption habits and perspectives in a structured environment. Groups will then reconvene to share key insights and brainstorm practical ways to communicate across the political divide. Rooted in Braver Angels’ ethos of civil discourse, this event fosters a meaningful and respectful conversation on how we consume information and engage with those who see the world differently.