Tom Rogan
- Columnist for National Review & Opportunity Lives
- Youngest-Ever Panelist and now Moderator of PBS/CBS-NY Political Talk Show, The McLaughlin Group
- Senior Fellow, The Steamboat Institute
- Leadership Program of the Rockies
- Civitas Institute
"Tom Rogan was an excellent speaker for our annual Conservative Leadership Conference. Tom was a pleasure to work with and our audience agreed he was one of our most captivating speakers. He brings a vital conservative message and is capable of engaging listeners no matter the generation."
-Civitas Institute"Tom’s insight into current world affairs is extremely valuable. He is able to provide thorough, well-thought out analysis in the world’s ever-changing political landscape. His in-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs made him a speaker favorite at our event."
-Leadership Program of the Rockies
The Next 10 Years: Challenges and Opportunities in US Foreign Policy
A talk with Q+A that assesses the geopolitical challenges and opportunities that lay ahead, and does so in an accessible manner!
Some questions to consider:
- What will Trump’s foreign policy mean for you, your children, and for the nation?
- What is President Putin of Russia planning?
- Will Iran cheat on the nuclear deal?
- Are we heading for war with China?
- How can we best defeat ISIS and Al Qaeda?
- How can the U.S. encourage its allies to do more to support international security?
The State of Politics
A discussion and Q+A with two veterans of The McLaughlin Group, Clarence Page and Tom Rogan! Clarence and Tom will debate the state of U.S. politics and what to expect in the months and years ahead.
Making Conservative Politics Relevant to Younger Americans
- Articulating free market opportunities offset regulatory pressure
- Focusing on the sharing economy (Uber/AirBnb) and the traditional economy (health care/entitlements)
- Forging new approaches on entitlement reform, education reform, economic revitalization, reduced welfare dependency, and empowered personal security
Through the Looking Glass: Inside the Weird World of Modern Media
Exploring the U.S. media industry as it evolves in a digital marketplace.
Questions to consider:
- Why do writers like/need to be on TV?
- What are the differences between TV journalism and written journalism?
- What is more important - TV or writing?
- How biased is the media?
- What will the media look like in ten years?
- What goes into making a weekly current affairs show?
Major Priorities to Keep America Great
Arguing for:
- A return to realism in foreign policy
- Comprehensive entitlement reform
- Tax code simplification
- A greater devolution of legislative power and Federal fund authorities to states
- Education reform at K-12 and college level
