Name: The Ultimate Insider: A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel
Start: 2026-05-29T10:30:00-0400
End: 2026-05-29T11:15:00-0400

The Ultimate Insider: A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel

Friday May 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

Tsai Performance Center @ 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

The former White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor, and ambassador reflects on his journey to politics’ biggest stages. He’ll offer candid insights on the Democratic Party’s future and the stakes of the upcoming elections.

Speakers

Evan Smith

Managing Director for Events, The Atlantic

Evan Smith is the former CEO of The Texas Tribune and host of the weekly interview program Overheard with Evan Smith. He is currently the Managing Director of Events for The Atlantic.

Amb. Rahm Emanuel

Former Ambassador to Japan & Former Chief of Staff, Obama Administration

Rahm I. Emanuel most recently served as the United States Ambassador to Japan. Previously, he was the 55th Mayor of the City of Chicago, a position he held until May 2019. Prior to becoming Mayor, from November 2008 until October 2010, Emanuel served as President Barack Obama’s Chief of... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Tsai Performance Center

Politics

The WBUR Festival

Evan Smith

Amb. Rahm Emanuel

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The WBUR Festival

Evan Smith

Amb. Rahm Emanuel

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