David Axelrod

UChicago to host March 13 Chicago mayoral forum on public safety Chicago Skyline

UChicago to host March 13 Chicago mayoral forum on public safety

David Axelrod

David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics (Ep. 14)

In this alumni edition of Big Brains, David Axelrod discusses the midterms, the rise in divisive politics from Obama to Trump and why young people make him optimistic about our future

David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics (Ep. 14) "Big Brains" text

David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics (Ep. 14)

On this episode of Big Brains, Axelrod discusses the 2018 midterms, how seeing JFK at age 5 inspired a career in politics, and how today’s divisive political climate emerged following Obama’s 2008 election.

Obama visits UChicago for live taping of The Axe Files Thumbnail

Obama visits UChicago for live taping of The Axe Files

What’s the greatest book about politics? Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich and others weigh in.

What’s the greatest book about politics? Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich and others weigh in.


Students think outside rural/urban ‘bubbles’ in new UChicago program Thumbnail

Students think outside rural/urban ‘bubbles’ in new UChicago program

David Axelrod wants to know what is President Trump’s alternative to the Iran deal

David Axelrod wants to know what is President Trump’s alternative to the Iran deal


Trudeau: Canada is 'legitimately concerned' about NAFTA but will not take a bad deal

Trudeau: Canada is 'legitimately concerned' about NAFTA but will not take a bad deal


Justin Trudeau talks public service, trade in UChicago visit

Justin Trudeau talks public service, trade in UChicago visit

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau to speak Feb. 7 at UChicago

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau to speak Feb. 7 at UChicago