Weekly discussion groups are one of the cornerstones of the Fellows Program. Over the course of eight weeks, each Fellow will lead a weekly 90-minute discussion with students on a current political topic. No required readings. No papers. Just lively discussions open to the entire university community. Discussion groups will take place in the GU Politics Living Room – Healy Hall G-18.
The Fellows bring their unique perspective. All we ask is that you bring yours!
Discussion Groups for the Fall 2025 Fellows begin September 8. If you’d like to add Discussion Groups to your calendar, please click here.
Scott Jennings
Republican strategist; Political Commentator, CNN; Former Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs (George W. Bush Administration)
Discussion Topic: American Institutions: A Crisis or an Opportunity?
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Amy Howe (MSFS’94, L98)
Co-founder & Primary Reporter, SCOTUSblog
Discussion Topic: The Supreme Court in the Age of Trump
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Laphonza Butler
Former U.S. Senator, D-California; Former president of SEIU Local 2015; Former director of public policy, AirBnB
Discussion Topic: AI, Labor, and the Politics of the Future of Work
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Rob Flaherty
Former Assistant to the President and White House Director of Digital Strategy (Biden Administration); Former Deputy Campaign Manager, Harris for President
Discussion Topic: The Politics of Attention: Media, Campaigns, and Our Broken Information Environment
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Jamelle Bouie
Opinion Columnist, The New York Times
Discussion Topic: Constitutional Crisis and Revival
Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Mark A. Green
Former Administrator, USAID (Trump Administration; Former U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania; Former Member of Congress (R-WI)
Discussion Topic: A Crossroads Moment for American “Soft Power”
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM