Thursday, October 16 Tariffs: What is the Impact of the Most Recent Implementation? David Williams will review the prevalent academic theory of trade tariffs, specialization, interdependence, comparative advantage, and the gains from trade. He will discuss the current administration’s views on trade tariffs: Are they correcting unfairness and stimulating production, and how are industries being affected? Williams will analyze the measurable impact of the administration’s first six months on GDP and economic growth, inflation and the cost of living, employment and unemployment, and labor shifts and what the early evidence shows. Fee: $99 Registration is by series only. Lectures meet on Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m., ($89 In-district seniors age 60 and above). PASSPORT SERIES II Virtual attendance CRN: 60029 Thursday, October 30 Political Corruption: Why is it Bad, Who’s Doing It and How Can We Stop It? Join Julie Strauss to delve into the most pervasive forms of corruption among our elected officials including Congress, state houses, governors and even the White House. We will examine the weak guardrails currently in place to deter corruption and how to strengthen them. Finally, we will discuss recent Supreme Court cases that have challenged the conventional wisdom of what constitutes corruption. Don’t miss this stimulating discussion about how our public servants can be influenced. Thursday, November 6 The Truly Unitary Executive? President Trump’s Second Term President Trump came into office in January 2025 with a new vision of how he could wield executive power. This view of executive power has led to fundamental political changes in both the United States and abroad, from extraordinary executive orders and emergency actions to court challenges and protests. Professor Keith Simonds will discuss these developments, their historical roots and what they mean for both our current and future politics as we draw closer to the 2026 midterm elections. Thursday, November 13 The State of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship No Senior Discount. No Class 11/27. HUM S53, 6 Thu., 10/30-12/11, 1-2:30 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 60028 Dr. John Mearsheimer examines why relations between the United States and Europe have deteriorated under President Trump and what the future holds for trans-Atlantic relations. Special attention will be paid to the future of NATO.
Thursday, November 20 Hope Springs Eternal: Will the End of the Syrian Civil War Bring Peace? Last December, Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, and his brutal 53-year dictatorship in Syria finally came to an end. After the first year of independence, has stability, accountability and justice been established in Syria? Or will it descend again into sectarian violence and war? Join retired Glenbrook educator Matt Whipple to explore what led to the regime’s collapse and to assess the nation’s progress as the new government looks to establish democratic
institutions for all Syrian people. Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day, No Lecture Thursday, December 4 Fashions for the Conscious Consumer Today, buzzwords like “sustainable fashion” and
“environmentally friendly fabrics” flood the internet to entice conscious consumers to buy the latest fashions. But is it sustainable? How environmentally friendly is clothing on the market today? Join Jill Payne as she helps you sort through the confusion and learn about the latest sustainable and environmentally friendly fashions on the market. Best practices for a more conscious consumer will also be discussed. Thursday, December 11 The War Against Immigrants and its Consequences The Trump Administration has imposed the most draconian restrictions on immigration since the 1920s. Dr. Peter Hudis will discuss the reasons for this, how successful the administration has been in achieving its aims, and what overall impact it is having on U.S. society as a whole.
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