Opening Night Keynote: One-on-One with Susan Rice

Description

The former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former National Security Advisor on diplomacy and security, race and justice, the last four years, the stakes in this election, and the next four years — if she has her druthers.

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Speakers

Susan Rice

Former National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama

Rice served as national security advisor to former President Barack Obama and as U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations from 2009 to 2017. Previously, she served as U.S. assistant secretary of state for African affairs, special assistant to the president and senior director for African Affairs. Rice is also author of New York Times best-selling book “Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For.”

Moderator

Evan Smith

CEO of The Texas Tribune

Smith is the CEO and co-founder of The Texas Tribune. Previously, he spent nearly 18 years at Texas Monthly, including eight years as editor and a year as president and editor-in-chief. Smith also hosts “Overheard with Evan Smith,” airing on PBS stations nationally.