David Axelrod

Chief Political Analyst, CNN, and former Host, The Axe Files; Professor of Practice, Arizona State University; Distinguished Fellow, University of Chicago; Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama (2009-2011) One of the greatest political strategists in recent American history, David Axelrod offers an insider’s perspective into the major issues of the day. David Axelrod is a preeminent American political strategist and commentator, and the former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Axelrod is the founding director of the University of Chicago’s non-partisan Institute of Politics. He currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago, Professor of Practice at Arizona State University, and Chief Political Analyst for CNN. A former political writer for the Chicago Tribune, Axelrod produced media strategy and advertising for 150 campaigns across the U. S.

, culminating in President Obama’s historic elections. Axelrod is also the author of The New York Times best-selling memoir, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. David Axelrod, a renowned political strategist and former Senior White House official, will share his expert insights around the polices and political implications of the new Trump administration. Axelrod will provide insider analysis of the administration’s policies, strategies behind them, and their potential impact on both domestic and international fronts. This presentation promises to offer a balanced and informed perspective, drawing on Axelrod’s extensive experience in political strategy and governance. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the current political climate and the factors shaping the future of American politics.

From the financial crisis and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to the fight for health care reform, the Obama Administration was tested with issues of enormous consequences. As President Obama’s senior advisor, David Axelrod worked 20 feet from the Oval Office. He shares his thoughts on leadership as someone who was in the room as monumental decisions were made affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. Drawing on his years as a top strategist and spokesman, Axelrod gives audiences a behind-the-scenes look at life in the White House and shares what he has learned from his experiences on the world stage.