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Problem Solving in an Age of Political Polarization: A Conversation with Louis DeJoy and John Podesta

by Duke Program in American Grand Strategy

Lecture/Talk Politics

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST (GMT-5)

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On January 14, join the Program in American Grand Strategy for a conversation about how to make policy in a landscape defined by political polarization featuring Louis DeJoy and John Podesta. Peter Feaver will moderate.

Louis DeJoy is an accomplished American entrepreneur, business executive, real estate investor, community leader, philanthropist, and political fundraiser, with more than 35 years' experience with both private and public companies. Louis served as Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer for the United States Postal Service from 2020 to 2025.

John Podesta is the Founder and served as Chair for the Washington, D.C.-based think tank Center for American Progress and a Founder and Chair of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. Podesta served as Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden and counselor to President Barack Obama, where he was responsible for coordinating the administrations' climate policy and initiatives.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

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