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 Spring 2026 begin the week of February 9. To receive information about Spring 2026 discussion groups, please fill out this form.
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Mehdi Hasan
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo Media; former Host, MNSBC
Visiting Fellow — discussion group times to be announced
Stephen Martinko
Global Head of Product Public Policy, TikTok
Discussion Group Topic: The Politics of Digital Innovation: Navigating Disruptive Technologies
Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM
Julia Nesheiwat (MA’08)
10th White House Homeland Security Advisor (1st Trump Administration); Distinguished Fellow and Board Member, Atlantic Council
Discussion Group Topic: National Security in an America First World: From AI to the Arctic
Visiting Fellow — discussion group times to be announced
Monica Popp
Former Chief of Staff, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX); Co-President, Marshall & Popp
Discussion Group Topic: How Policy Issues Such as Health Care Become Larger Political Movements
Wednesdays, 4-5:30 PM
Jon Tester
Former U.S. Senator (D-MT)
Discussion Group Topic: American Democracy at 250: Is It Still Working?
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 PM
Richard Walters
Former RNC Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor; Executive Director, Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee
Discussion Group Topic: Parties, Power, and Polarization: What to Expect in the Midterm Elections
Mondays, 4-5:30 PM