Bridging Political Divides: Fred Guttenberg and former Congressman Joe Walsh lead discussions on SBU campus
Two Dads Defending Democracy: Bridging the Gap During Divisive Times
At a time when political discussions can turn confrontational, Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh — two nationally renowned figures hailing from opposing political backgrounds — are proving that respectful dialogue can bridge political divides. Once adversaries, they transformed their heated debates into meaningful conversations and eventually a friendship. Now, they’re coming together at Stony Brook University to share how to find common ground and engage in civil and healthy discussions in service of meaningful legislative reform. The pair will lead two events as part of their Two Dads Defending Democracy tour.
The first, moderated by Charles Robbins, DSW, LCSW-R, will be held in the MART Auditorium at Stony Brook University Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.
On Wednesday, October 23, Guttenberg and Walsh will discuss Democracy and Getting Out the Vote at the Humanities Building, Room 1006, on the Stony Brook University campus.
About the speakers:
- Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his 14-year-old daughter Jaime at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida in February 2018, and the death of his brother in October 2017 from cancer related to his service as a first responder at the World Trade Center in 9/11. Fred has traveled the country talking about both events but also talking about perspective, perseverance and resilience. He discusses pivotal moments in our life and how we should respond to those moments.
- Joe Walsh is a former Republican Congressman from Illinois elected to Congress in the TEA Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, he became one of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the U.S. He is currently the Director of The Social Contract and host of the “The Social Contract with Joe Walsh” podcast where Joe has weekly conversations with other well-known people to model how to have respectful conversations with those with whom you disagree.
Sponsored by the Program in Public Health at Stony Brook Medicine, the events are free and open to faculty, staff, students and members of the community. The Democracy and Getting Out the Vote event is also in collaboration with the Humanities Institute. Registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/two_dads and https://bit.ly/get_out_vote to register.
WHEN & WHERE:
SBUH Event
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
5pm – 7:30pm
At the MART Auditorium
1 Lauterbur Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794
SBU Event
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:30pm – 1:50pm
Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University
1013 Humanities
Stony Brook NY, 11794-5354
Room 1006
WHO:
- Stony Brook University Hospital event will be moderated by Charles Robbins, DSW, LCSW-R, Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Changing Systems of Power at Stony Brook University
- Speakers
- Fred Guttenberg
- Former Congressman Joe Walsh
- SBUH staff
- SBU faculty & students
DIRECTIONS:
For SBUH event:
LIE to Exit 62. North on Nicolls Road for about 9 miles. Follow Hospital signs; turn right onto Health Sciences Drive. Continue to first light and turn left onto Edmund D. Pellegrino Road onto Medicine campus. Follow the traffic circle and take the second exit to Lauterbur Drive. Follow the traffic circle and take the second exit to Lauterbur Drive. Follow Lauterbur Drive to the front entrance of the MART. The speaking program will take place in the auditorium.
For the SBU Event:
From West, take the Long Island Expressway (LIE, I-495) eastbound to exit 62, and follow Nicolls Road (Route 97) north for 9 miles. The main entrance to the University is on the left; parking access available in the Administration Parking Garage or Lot 1; validation is available. To find the campus via GPS, Administration Building, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790.
