On February 13, 2025, eleven students from the undergraduate PPE Society attended a discussion hosted by the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate. They were joined by Kathryn Joyce, director of the Civil Discourse for Citizenship program of Ohio State's Center for Ethics and Human Values (CEHV).

Linsey Davis from ABC News moderated a discussion on contemporary political issues with former U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill (D, MO) and Ben Sasse (R, NE). Despite their party affiliations and contrasting perspectives on the new administration, McCaskill and Sasse were able to find common ground on several issues including the need to improve efficiency in Congress, money in politics, and concerns about checks and balances in the federal government. 

In the spirit of civil discourse, this event aims to promote community dialogue by bringing together thought leaders with different perspectives to discuss important issues. 

CEHV and PPE thank the Barbara W. & Philip R. Derrow Family Foundation, founders of the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate, for supporting our participation in this inspiring, sold-out event. They are also generous supporters of CEHV's civil discourse work at Ohio State, in which many PPE students participate as Civil Discourse Fellows.