A History of Partisan Politics and Impeachment

Join former White House correspondent and associate managing editor for the Chicago Tribune, Timothy McNulty, along with co-author Brendan McNulty, as they discuss their new book, The Meanest Man in Congress: Jack Brooks and the Making of an American Century, with Hendrik Hertzberg, staff writer at the New Yorker and former chief speechwriter in the Carter White House.

Congressman Jack Brooks’ career spanned the tenures of ten US presidents. Brooks presided in Nixon’s impeachment trial and was known for working both sides of the aisle to push through important legislation like the Civil Rights Act.

Have politics become more partisan in nature? What does the legacy of Brooks have to say about politics as we know it today? Enjoy a rich discussion about how politics is practiced today as seen through the lens of Brooks’ amazing story.











When: Mon., Jun. 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $32
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Join former White House correspondent and associate managing editor for the Chicago Tribune, Timothy McNulty, along with co-author Brendan McNulty, as they discuss their new book, The Meanest Man in Congress: Jack Brooks and the Making of an American Century, with Hendrik Hertzberg, staff writer at the New Yorker and former chief speechwriter in the Carter White House.

Congressman Jack Brooks’ career spanned the tenures of ten US presidents. Brooks presided in Nixon’s impeachment trial and was known for working both sides of the aisle to push through important legislation like the Civil Rights Act.

Have politics become more partisan in nature? What does the legacy of Brooks have to say about politics as we know it today? Enjoy a rich discussion about how politics is practiced today as seen through the lens of Brooks’ amazing story.

Buy tickets/get more info now