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The Columbia University Club of Fairfield County is thrilled to welcome back Chris Matthews for an urgent, "no-nonsense" look at the two biggest stories defining 2026.
As we approach the critical 2026 Midterm Elections, the balance of power in Washington hangs by a thread. Simultaneously, the escalating conflict with Iran has reshaped American foreign policy and global security. There is no one better equipped to navigate these turbulent waters than Chris Matthews.
Drawing on his decades of experience as a presidential speechwriter and the legendary host of Hardball (now on MS NOW), Chris will skip the talking points and give our alumni the raw reality of the political and geopolitical landscape.
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Key Discussion Points:
- Midterm Countdown: Which races will decide the House and Senate, and what the latest polling actually means.
- The Iran Crisis: An insider’s look at the "fight with Iran"—diplomacy, deterrence, and the stakes for the U.S.
- The 2026 Political Map: How global conflict is shifting voter sentiment at home.
- Live Q&A: A rare opportunity to ask Chris your toughest questions about the state of the union.
Agenda
- 7:00 pm: President’s Welcome & Introduction
- 7:05 pm: Talk by Chris Matthews
- 8:00 pm: Interactive Moderated Q&A Session
- 8:30 pm: Closing Remarks
Chris Matthews is a veteran political strategist, New York Times bestselling author, and a preeminent voice in American news for over half a century. As the legendary host of Hardball on MSNBC (now MS NOW) for over 20 years, Chris became the definitive source for "no-nonsense" analysis of the Washington power structure.
A former presidential speechwriter for Jimmy Carter and top aide to House Speaker Tip O’Neill, Chris has a unique perspective on the mechanics of the U.S. government. In 2026, he continues to be a leading commentator on his Substack and MS NOW, where he provides urgent briefings on the shifting map of the 2026 Midterm Elections and the strategic complexities of the escalating conflict with Iran. Chris joins the Columbia University Club of Fairfield County to share his unfiltered "insider’s take" on the crises and campaigns defining the American landscape today.