Russ Feingold

Senator Feingold discusses some of the main themes and anecdotes from his latest book of the same title. Gripping and unique accounts of 9-11, and the anthrax attack which followed, are woven into a thought provoking discussion of the steps leading to Feingold's lonely opposition to the USA PATRIOT Act, his initial support for the Afghanistan invasion, and his careful consideration leading up to becoming one of the main opponents of the Iraq War. Find out what it was like to be a leading Democratic Senator during the presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and hear Feingold's forward-looking strategies for citizen engagement and congressional reform so Americans are not caught off guard by another terrorist attack.

Hear a fascinating lecture on money and politics from one of the main authors of the well-known campaign finance reform law named for its authors, John McCain and Russ Feingold. Feingold pulls back the curtain on the culture of corporate money that has taken over our system since the Supreme Court's lawless Citizens United decision rolling back settled law on corporate spending in federal campaigns.

Taken right from today's headlines, Feingold, an 18-year member of the U.S. Senate, discusses current issues facing the U.S. Senate and addresses constitutional questions that frequently arise relating to legislation, nominations and the Senate's modern legitimacy.

Senator Feingold delivers a passionate plea for Americans to become aware, engaged and involved in American foreign policy. With his detailed knowledge of Africa and his worldwide travels, Feingold, an 18-year member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and 5-year member of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, describes interesting examples from his own travels and stories of how other Americans have reached out overseas and engaged with the rest of the world. Feingold's presentation includes the ways in which ordinary Americans can do their patriotic duty and serve their country by becoming citizen diplomats.