This course meets every other week for a total of four (4) sessions.
Session 1: January 13
Session 2: January 27
Session 3: February 10
Session 4: February 24

This course is somewhat of an experiment, for no more than 12 people interested in current events – national politics, the economy, recent history, social issues that divide us, the impact of Covid and the election, etc. The plan is to meet for 90-120 minutes every other week for eight weeks. Prior to each class I will comment on three to five issues in the news and send out one, possibly two articles from the news that might stimulate thoughtful discussion.

Following a short initial presentation, I will be the “prompter” and moderator. Each participant will be expected to contribute his or her thoughts on one or more of the topics mentioned and introduce issues in the news they find interesting. The emphasis will be on thoughtful give and take, not on ranting and fighting for airtime. Participants will be encouraged to send interesting and relevant articles to the class or to bring new ideas to the discussions. This is for folks who seek thoughtful discussion and exchange of views on important current issues, who are eager to hear what other people think while also being willing to contribute in a substantive way.

The exact format will be subject to modification as we engage, and I hope to have an occasional guest via Zoom. Be prepared to go with the flow. Lively and substantive discussion is the primary goal.