The 2016 election challenged what we know about traditional American politics. Both major political parties, Democratic and Republican, show fractures within their ranks. How will establishment politics move forward? Has gridlock politics left a vacuum for new parties and political movements to arise?

Dr. David Brady, known as one of the most astute political commentators in the country, joins us to discuss what's happening to American democracy. A political independent since 2003, Brady is an expert in the political history of the U.S. Congress, the history of U.S. election results and public policy processes. His recent research looks at how the transformation of the world economy (globalization) has shaken up Western politics and has led to political instability.

The program includes complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar from 7-7:40 p.m. Conversation begins promptly at 7:45 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.