Pundit summit

11 . 05 . 26

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The moments that mattered, from the campaign trail to the final tally!

Calling all policy wonks and media omnivores! Pundit Summit, PSC’s can’t-miss post-election event, is happening November 5 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Grewal Hall. Get the inside scoop on the impact of the general election in Michigan from political insiders, analysts and policy leaders less than two days after polls close. You’ll hear in-depth analysis of the results, the hits and misses from different campaigns and what the outcomes could mean for our state.

What's on Our Agenda?

9:30 a.m.

Doors Open / Bloody Mary Bar

Kick off the morning with high-energy networking and refreshments before the official sessions begin.

10:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Delivered by Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch

10:20 a.m.

Ready on Day One: Inside the Transition to Michigan’s next Governor

A discussion with the next governor’s transition team.

Panelists: Benson Transition Team – invited
James Transition Team – invited

11:05 a.m.

From Predictable to Pivotal: What the Polls Showed, and Didn’t

A panel looking at election data, public sentiment, and historical trends.

Moderator: Andie Poole, Bellwether Public Relations
Panelists: Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research & Communications
Jenell Leonard, MRG
Ed Sarpolus, Target-Insyght
Mark Schauer, Winning Connections

11:45 a.m.

Lunch

Take a midday break to recharge and enjoy a burger bar hosted by Weston’s Kewpee Sandwich Shoppe.

12:00 p.m.

Politics and Polarization: Where Do We Go From Here?

The team from Baldly Bipartisan will bring humor and civil discourse for in-depth bipartisan commentary on the general election.

Speakers: John Sellek, Harbor Strategic
Adrian Hemond, Grassroots Midwest

12:50 p.m.

Symphony of Pundits

Experienced journalists offer their inside takes on the election season. Hear what went down on the campaign trail and what they’re keeping an eye on in the future.

Panelists: Dave Eggert, Crain’s
Lauren Gibbons, Bridge Michigan
Zach Gorchow, Gongwer
Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan
Colin Jackson, Michigan Public – Invited
Chad Livengood, Detroit News
Kyle Melinn, MIRS – Invited

1:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Delivered by, Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch

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