Past Events
The Road to the 2024 Election: Voter Priorities, Health Care, and Innovation
10/10/2024 | Virtual
RealClearPolitics hosted a virtual discussion on the key topics shaping the 2024 election. Our expert polling and elections panelists analyzed voter priorities, health care, and innovation.
10/10/2024 / 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
, Virtual
The Family Frontline: Overlooked in the Opioid Crisis
8/7/2024 | Virtual
Amidst an ongoing opioid crisis that has ravaged America for more than two decades, new challenges have emerged. One of them is bolstering family caregivers – and crafting strategies designed to safeguard them from harm. As the U.S. population ages, the responsibility for primary medical care is increasingly falling on the shoulders of family members. This development often leads to stresses – and creates a greater risk for opioid abuse within the family. Drug prescriptions intended for limited use, or aging family members, are now more easily accessible in the home – to both adults and young people – some of whom have battled previous addiction issues of their own. RealClearPolitics, in partnership with MAPDA, will host a discussion on the vulnerability of families on the frontlines of caregiving and healthcare support – and explore public policy options designed to protect families and our communities.
8/7/2024 / 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
, Virtual
The Consequences of Targeting Pharmacy Benefits
12/13/2023 | Virtual
RealClearPolitics put together a virtual policy event to bring together policymaker and expert voices on the potential negative impact of policies being considered by Congress that target pharmacy benefit companies and market-based incentives in the pharmacy market.
12/13/2023 / 1:00 PM ET
, Virtual
The GOP Case for Cannabis: States' Rights, Veterans, Patients, and Smaller Government
12/1/2022 | Virtual
The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation's (CPEAR) mission is to advance a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cannabis. The coalition consists of members representing regulated industries, academics, think tanks, public safety officials, medical and mental health professionals, financial services firms, and social equity organizations, all of whom are developing policy and building a national conversation on the federal regulation of cannabis. Together this coalition strives to be a trusted, science-driven resource for lawmakers and the larger stakeholder community as we collaborate to develop responsible policies that provide access to cannabis while protecting consumers and patients, barring underage use, upholding public health and safety, and promoting equity.
12/1/2022 / 1:00 PM ET
, Virtual
2022 Midterms: Topics, Trends and Women 50+ Voters
6/15/2022 | Virtual
In this event, RealClearPolitics delves into an AARP survey revealing the priorities and concerns of a critical voting demographic that will determine the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections: women voters age 50 and older.
6/15/2022 / 1:00 PM ET
, Virtual
Reinventing Our Domestic Minerals Supply Chain in a Post-Pandemic World
10/1/2020 | Virtual
The past year has laid bare the myriad problems associated with the U.S.’ overreliance on mineral imports and adversarial approach to domestic mineral production. U.S. mineral import reliance has more than doubled over the past 25 years while mineral demand for key technologies and industries is soaring. Whether through global shutdowns imposed by countries holding the position as a lead supplier of a key commodity or trade tensions with geopolitical rivals, multiple threats have emerged to American industry’s ability to get the minerals needed for energy, technology, medical and manufacturing supply chains. Congress has taken note with a flurry of key pieces of legislation intended to support minerals mining in the U.S. This roundtable will discuss the severity of the challenge in the U.S., the increasing demands that lie ahead, the policy solutions that are within reach, and how the election may impact it all.
10/1/2020 / 10:30 a.m.
, Virtual
Minerals: The Overlooked Foundation of Our Future
11/13/2019 | Washington, DC
Minerals are the foundation of our technology, defense, energy and manufacturing supply chains, but the industry’s importance is often overlooked by consumers who take for granted that certain materials will always be available in abundant supply. The minerals mining industry supports 1.2 million domestic jobs and impacts Americans’ daily lives in ways many people may not realize. The raw materials from U.S. mines are critical to advanced technologies and countless other essential industries. As demand increases for the minerals that help power our increasingly tech-heavy world, access to those natural resources must grow along with it. In partnership with National Mining Association and its Minerals Make Life initiative, RealClearPolitics will delve deeply into the public policy questions surrounding the importance of minerals, and how the nation’s manufacturing sector, national defense and even green energy technologies depend on a healthy domestic minerals mining industry and improved access to domestic minerals.
11/13/2019 / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
, Washington, DC
Putting People First: Public Private Partnerships and Livability in Kansas City
10/9/2018 | Kansas City, MO
Public-Private Partnerships PLUS People: Through a series of panel discussions, this AARP event will showcase the strong regional approach in Kansas City and how Kansas City public and private sectors engage people to improve livability in this region. The event will feature a keynote conversation with Mayors Sly James (Kansas City, Missouri) and David Alvey (Kansas City, Kansas) and two panel discussions with key local institutions to explore best practices in creative financing, economic development, the contributions of anchor institutions, and approaches for greater inclusion.
10/9/2018 / 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
, Kansas City, MO
Cybersecurity: The Next Great Battlefield
10/9/2018 | Washington, DC
In this series of articles scheduled to run from mid-March to July, RealClearPolitics and RealClearDefense will take an in-depth look at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and the warfare of the 21st century. The series will examine how the world’s leaders are using cyber-espionage to fundamentally shift international power dynamics.
10/9/2018 / 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET
, Washington, DC
U.S. Energy and Cybersecurity
9/26/2018 | Washington, DC
As energy sectors adapt to U.S. consumers' modern demands, constantly working to improve their value and the efficiency of their products, Americans are changing the future of fuel with their purchasing decisions. As a result of evolving consumer patterns in utility generation, the administration is proposing intervention in energy markets that are falling behind. Do U.S. residents have a voice in the discussion of energy sources that will fuel the nation's future? How will the roles of lenders and investors change the projected path forward for energy sectors? How do security concerns factor into these decisions for government and the public? Can the workers from shrinking markets be retrained and integrated into the growing fields? And what mix of fuel sources will sustain America's energy needs for the future?
9/26/2018 / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
, Washington, DC
Turning Global Gains Into Local Successes in the Digital Economy
7/26/2018 | Washington, DC
Many Americans have expressed feeling "left behind" by the changing global economy. But more widespread access to internet and evolving business norms mean enhanced opportunities for Americans who reside outside of major metropolitan areas or industry hubs. There has never been a better time for consumers, who can purchase goods and access new experiences with more convenience and affordability than ever before. Tools like Google allow entrepreneurs to bypass old obstacles, accessing a global market with a single click. And professionals can find new resources, networks, and platforms for their ideas everyday online. How can Americans fully take advantage of this new system, and how can private-public sector collaboration maximize opportunities for average citizens?
7/26/2018 / 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET
, Washington, DC
Transforming the Wisconsin Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills
5/31/2028 | Milwaukee, WI
As industries boom in the Information Age, there is one secret recipe driving economic success across industry, region, and socioeconomic barriers: software. From iPhone apps and data storage to programs that revolutionize efficiency within business sectors, tech and software developments have created jobs for millions nationwide while contributing an estimated $1.07 trillion of the United States GDP. The event will spotlight the effects on the Milwaukee metro area while analyzing the economic impact software is making at state and national levels.
5/31/2028 / 12:00 - 2:00 PM
, Milwaukee, WI
Transforming the Texas Economy: Fueling Job Growth with Software Skills
5/2/2018 | San Antonio, TX
As industries boom in the Information Age, there is one secret recipe driving economic success across industry, region, and socioeconomic barriers: software. From iPhone apps and data storage to programs that revolutionize efficiency within business sectors, tech and software developments have created jobs for millions nationwide while contributing an estimated $1.07 trillion of the United States GDP. The event will spotlight the effects on the San Antonio metro area while analyzing the economic impact software is making at state and national levels.
5/2/2018 / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
, San Antonio, TX
Watch Now: Energy in Transition
11/18/16 | Washington, DC
The energy industry and labor movement don’t often agree on much, but after one of the most contentious elections in memory, a group of experts from both sides found that they can unify around one thing: infrastructure.
11/18/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Newseum, Washington, DC
2017 Menino Survey of Mayors Report Launch
1/23/2017 | Washington, DC
In this online event, RealClearPolitics Washington Bureau Chief Carl Cannon sits with Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville to discuss the results of the 2017 Menino Survey of Majors. The 2017 Menino Survey of Mayors, based on interviews with 115 sitting mayors from 39 states, delved into the ways in which mayors are tackling critical urban issues of both local and global import—from housing young families and aging residents to mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change—while confronting federal and state funding gaps.
1/23/2017 / 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
, Washington, DC
Powering the Debate: Las Vegas
10/19/16 | Las Vegas, NV
GOP pollster Frank Luntz said Wednesday the election is not rigged, but that Donald Trump need only look in the mirror if he loses to Hillary Clinton.
10/19/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Powering the Debate: Pittsburgh
10/17/16 | Pittsburgh, PA
Pennsylvania has been one of the most visited, fought-after states by the presidential candidates this cycle and lawmakers there say it’s the economy voters want to hear about.
10/17/16 / 11:00am-1:00pm
Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Powering the Debate: Tampa
10/11/16 | Tampa, FL
Mayor Bob Buckhorn is “looking at” making a run for governor of Florida in 2018, he said Tuesday at an event hosted by RealClearPolitics.
10/11/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel, Tampa, FL
Powering the Debate: St. Louis
10/9/16 | St. Louis, MO
A number of Republican women have pulled their support from Donald Trump after a 2005 audio recording surfaced Friday of him making lewd comments about women, including boasts about making unwanted sexual advances.
10/9/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Solving for the Rising Cost of Complex Drugs
9/15/16 | Washington, DC
As Election Day gets closer and closer, health care seemingly becomes more and more complex as new information and concerns arise. The uninsured rate is at a new low of 9.1 percent. That’s good news for Democratic candidates.
9/15/16 / 8:00am-10:00am
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Decoding 2016: The State of the Race
7/28/16 | Philadelphia, PA
With the Democratic National Convention coming to a close and the Donald Trump-Hillary Clinton general election matchup at hand, both candidates remain extremely unpopular, which makes predicting a victor extremely difficult, according to a panel of polling experts.
7/28/16 / 12:00pm-1:30pm
Talula's Garden, Philadelphia, PA
Decoding 2016: The Middle Class Vote
7/27/16 | Philadelphia, PA
With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both vying for the middle-class vote in November, one Democratic senator pointed Wednesday to four main concerns of that socioeconomic group that the candidates must address: wages, health care, education, and retirement.
7/27/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Decoding 2016: The Future of Healthcare
7/26/16 | Philadelphia, PA
As the presidential race transitions into the general election, disagreements over health care won’t fade into the background.
7/26/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Decoding 2016: The Middle Class Vote
7/20/16 | Cleveland, OH
Tax reform advocate Grover Norquist views Donald Trump as a fiscal conservative and proclaimed his support for the Republican presidential nominee’s tax plan Wednesday at a RealClearPolitics-sponsored event.
7/20/16 / 12:30pm-2:30pm
Aloft Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Decoding 2016: The Future of Healthcare
7/19/16 | Cleveland, OH
Republicans won’t be able to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but the national health care program needs to be reformed and Donald Trump is the man to do it, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson said Tuesday.
7/19/16 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
Aloft Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Decoding 2016: The State of the Race
7/18/16 | Cleveland, OH
As Donald Trump’s coronation began at the Republican National Conference, polling experts at RealClearPolitics’ “The State of The Race” event Monday were divided over the billionaire’s chances of winning the presidency.
7/18/16 / 4:00pm-5:30pm
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Decoding 2016: The Issues Shaping the Debate
3/10/2016 | Miami, FL
Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign hinges on a victory in next week’s Florida primary and the pressure will mount on him to exit the race if he doesn’t win his home state, panelists noted at a RealClearPolitics-sponsored event in Miami.
3/10/2016 / 12:00pm-1:30pm
FIFTY Miami at the Viceroy, Miami, FL
Decoding 2016: The Issues Shaping the Debate
2/25/2016 | Houston, TX
The outcome of Tuesday’s Texas GOP primary could hinge on the state’s large Latino population, a Democratic Party official said Thursday.
2/25/2016 / 12:00pm-1:30pm
JW Marriott Houston Downtown, Houston, TX
Decoding 2016: The Issues Shaping the Debate
2/11/2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Voters are interested in hearing issues, not politics, panelists at a RealClearPolitics event said on Thursday before the Democratic debate.
2/11/2016 / 12:00pm-1:30pm
The Milwaukee Athletic Club, Milwaukee, WI
Protecting the Homeland - The Future of Missile Defense
2/9/2016 | Washington, DC
Amid growing concerns about missile warfare, panelists at a breakfast hosted by RealClearPolitics on Tuesday discussed the state of U.S missile defense.
2/9/2016 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
Decoding 2016: The Issues Shaping the Debate
1/17/2016 | Charleston, SC
Rep. James Clyburn held an audience spellbound as he recounted how he heard about the June shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
1/17/2016 / 1:00pm-2:30pm
The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel, Charleston, SC
Powering the Road to 2016
12/17/2015 | Manchester, NH
The Republican primary election has become increasingly nationalized this year, with frontrunner Donald Trump constantly touting the same country-wide polls used to determine who gets to participate in debates among the candidates...
12/17/2015 / 6:00pm-8:00pm
Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH
RealClearHealth Launch Event
11/5/2015 | Washington, DC
America’s rapidly aging population and the projected costs of millions of people struggling with multiple chronic illnesses may spawn bipartisan legislation “sooner rather than later”...
11/5/2015 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Newseum, Washington, DC
Transforming Training for a 21st Century Threat Landscape
10/1/2015 | Washington, DC
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton said Thursday that Russia’s launching of airstrikes in Syria represented “maybe the worst” day in 6.5 years of President Obama’s foreign policy.
10/1/2015 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
Powering the Road to 2016
6/26/2015 | Denver, CO
In a preview of GOP presidential candidates’ discourse on same-sex marriage, Carly Fiorina said Friday that the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage should prompt the party...
6/26/2015 / 8:30am-10:30am
The Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, CO
50/50/50 by 2030
6/10/2015 | Sacramento, CA
California Democrats are optimistic that the state will be able to achieve sweeping new environmental objectives outlined in recently passed legislation, the state’s Senate president said Wednesday. His assessment was expressed at an event in Sacramento hosted by RealClearPolitics.
6/10/2015 / 2:30pm-4:30pm
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, Sacramento, CA
Setting the Agenda
1/22/2015 | Washington, DC
Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Steve Daines of Montana, Mike Rounds of South Dakota and Thom Tillis of North Carolina all spoke fervently in favor of the politically contentious pipeline at an event hosted by RealClearPolitics at the Newseum in downtown Washington Thursday.
1/22/2015 / 12:30pm-2:00pm
The Newseum, Washington, DC
U.S. Energy Policy and the 2014 Midterm Elections
10/16/2014 | Washington, DC
A group of energy policy and politics experts gathered at the Newseum in Washington on Thursday for a program titled "U.S. Energy Policy and the 2014 Midterm Elections."
10/16/2014 / 8:00am-10:00am
The Newseum, Washington, DC
On the Campaign Trail: The State of Energy
10/13/2014 | Charlotte, NC
U.S. Senate candidate Thom Tillis suggested Monday that he would back Sen. Mitch McConnell for majority leader should Republicans win control of the upper chamber next month.
10/13/2014 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
Mint Museum Atrium, Charlotte, NC
On the Campaign Trail: The State of Energy
9/25/2014 | Little Rock, Arkansas
Republican Rep. Tom Cotton, running in one of the most competitive and consequential U.S. Senate races this year, said Thursday that the outcome of the midterm elections could determine...
9/25/2014 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
William J. Clinton Presidential Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
Investing in What Works: Mayors' Best Practices
9/19/2014 | Washington, DC
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro -- whose name often comes up as a potential Democratic vice presidential nominee -- said Tuesday that he has been relishing...
9/19/2014 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Newseum, Washington, DC
RCP Fresh Start: The Road to Financial Empowerment
6/24/2014 | Washington, DC
Rep. Donna Edwards and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp expressed a strong hope Thursday that the deeply divided U.S. Congress can come together to address the problem of domestic...
6/24/2014 / 8:00am-10:00am
Columbus Club, Washington, DC
Job Growth & Tax Reform
6/19/2014 | Washington, DC
A contracting economy, the highest corporate tax rate in the world and more young adults than ever living at home with their parents are among the many “alarm bells” that should make reforming the tax code a priority, according to...
6/19/2014 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
U.S. Navy for the 21st Century
5/9/2014 | Washington, DC
Rep. Randy Forbes, one of Congress’ top defense hawks, asserted at a RealClearDefense breakfast Friday morning that he doesn’t accept sequestration as permanent policy, and he slammed the Obama administration over...
5/9/2014 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
RealClearEducation Launch Event
3/12/2014 | Washington, DC
A panel of experts shared their views on some of the most pressing issues in education today at the RealClearEducation launch event Wednesday morning, offering predictions and analyses on the state of American education.
3/12/2014 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
U.S. Energy Policy: The Road Ahead
1/15/2014 | Washington, DC
Sen. Joe Manchin, speaking at a forum on U.S. energy policy sponsored by RealClearPolitics and America's Power, challenged his own party on a range of energy-related issues Wednesday. The West Virginia lawmaker warned...
1/15/2014 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Newseum, Washington, DC
Distracted Driving
10/9/2013 | Washington, DC
Republican Rep. Lee Terry said Wednesday he plans to introduce legislation that would fund parts of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
10/9/2013 / 8:00am-10:00am
Charlie Palmer Steak DC, Washington, DC
Energy Summit: Fueling America’s Future
5/21/2013 | Washington, DC
At a Tuesday luncheon two blocks from the Capitol, a dozen energy sector officials, experts, and thought leaders offered a path forward for meeting America’s energy needs.
5/21/2013 / 12:00pm-2:00pm
Columbus Club, Washington, DC
Employing America’s Veterans
5/17/2013 | Washington, DC
A former infantry platoon leader in Iraq who now heads a veterans group said Friday that while positive steps have been taken to reintegrate America’s veterans into the workforce, there’s still a “long way to go.”
5/17/2013 / 8:00am-10:00am
The Newseum, Washington, DC
