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Professor Matt Dallek talks about the impact of President Carter — and Ex-President Carter.

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/bidens-presidential-legacy-how-historians-will-view-his-time-office

Two weeks after the 2024 elections last November, the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University conducted a survey of 800 U.S. adults to learn how the election had affected their level of trust in government and in sources of information.

https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/post-election-poll-shows-eroding-trust-government-and-sources-information

📣 We're excited to welcome two new visiting scholars to the GSPM community this spring.
Bianca Prade: https://gspm.gwu.edu/bianca-prade
Shannon Watts: https://gspm.gwu.edu/shannon-watts

📢 Don’t miss out!

Join us for "John Lewis: A Life" with author David Greenberg as we explore the extraordinary legacy of a civil rights icon.

🗓️ January 23, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1:30 PM EST | 📍 Burns Moot Court Room L101

🎟️ RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-lewis-a-life-with-author-david-greenberg-tickets-1110362507149?aff=oddtdtcreator

"John Lewis: A Life" with author David Greenberg Join us for a deep dive into the life of John Lewis, as we discuss this New York Times Notable Book of 2024 with author David Greenberg!

🎆 Happy New Year from all of us at GSPM!

Wishing you a year filled with success, growth, and new opportunities. Here’s to an inspiring and impactful 2025!

🎙️ The top episode on Mastering the Room this year featured political commentator and consultant Tim Miller!

If you haven’t had a chance to listen, now’s the perfect time to dive in.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-commentator-and-consultant-tim-miller-on/id1725338042?i=1000677765768

Political Commentator and Consultant Tim Miller on The Future of the Republican Party Podcast Episode · Mastering the Room · 11/21/2024 · 45m

📣 "The level of opportunity that Donald Trump has right now is very high," says Todd Belt, in an interview with Al Jazeera.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://mediaview.aljazeera.com/video/ypvjVDoXqw

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Top 5 Episodes of Mastering the Room!

As we prepare for a stellar new season in 2025, revisit some of the most popular episodes that shaped the conversation this year:

1️⃣ Political Commentator Tim Miller on 2024 Elections
2️⃣ Actor Richard Schiff Talks The Real World of The West Wing
3️⃣ The Biggest Political Stories of 2023 - Part 1
4️⃣ Election Analyst Dave Wasserman Talks 2024 Elections
5️⃣ Law Professor Stephen Saltzburg on Trump Trials

Catch up on these engaging and insightful episodes during the holiday season!

🎧 Listen now: https://mastering-the-room.simplecast.com/

Mastering The Room Mastering The Room gives you a behind-the-scenes look inside the room where it happens, guided by some of the brightest minds in politics, advocacy and communications. Every episode, these power players share their stories about how they turned the lessons and experiences they learned at GSPM into s...

"We're going to see more chaos in Trump's second term than his first," says Todd Belt.

Read more: https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/early-signs-suggest-trump-2-0-will-be-bringing-the-chaos-back-bf85da51

Early Signs Suggest Trump 2.0 Will Be Bringing The Chaos Back Donald Trump still has a month until he becomes US president but he has already displayed his unique capacity to sow confusion and steal headlines with remarks belittling Canada, intimidating the media and torpedoing a budget deal in Congress.

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at GSPM!

May your holiday season be filled with joy, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a bright New Year ahead!

Results from our latest poll are in. Let us know if you agree. 🗣️

📚 Join us for "John Lewis: A Life" with author David Greenberg!

🗓️ January 23, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30 PM EST
📍 Burns Moot Court Room L101

Don’t miss this inspiring discussion about the life and legacy of John Lewis.

🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-lewis-a-life-with-author-david-greenberg-tickets-1110362507149?aff=oddtdtcreator

Continuing insights from last week’s PRSA NCC breakfast briefing: Rae Robinson and Scott Stanzel explored the evolving PR landscape and the critical roles of inclusion and strategic communication in 2025.

In his interview with KTVU, Todd Belt remarked, "Donald Trump being named Time's Person of the Year while facing multiple criminal charges underscores the deep divisions in American politics and the fascination with his unprecedented political journey."

Watch here: https://www.ktvu.com/video/1561315

Named Person of the Year, while facing criminal charges Todd Belt, Director of the Political Management Program at The George Washington University gives insight on Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year, the President Elect's criminal convictions and cabinet nominations.

Last week, PRSA NCC hosted an exclusive breakfast briefing on the communications landscape following the 2024 elections. Nicole Schuman, Liza Pluto, and Ianthe Metzger shared their expertise on navigating trust, media transformation, and advocacy in 2025.

JUST LAUNCHED🚀: The CPS Annual Roadmap Report — Check out the stories of the innovations, accomplishments, and people who defined our year. https://cps.gwu.edu/annual-roadmap-report

Explore Todd Belt's analysis of President-elect Trump's policy agenda in The Fulcrum.

🔗 https://thefulcrum.us/governance-legislation/donald-trump-policies