To begin the evening, Idea Fest moderator David Maraniss sits down with a former editor of Politico Magazine and Washingtonian magazine, Garrett Graff. Graff is the author of a blog called Doomsday Scenario that is a powerful account of the Trump administration's attacks on democracy. He has also written multiple nonfiction books about American history, the most recent of which is about the Manhattan Project.

Then, Maraniss is joined by Wisconsin’s 46th governor, Tony Evers. Evers recently announced that he will not seek a third term in 2026. On stage with David Maraniss, Evers will assess his two terms leading Wisconsin and talk about the state of Wisconsin politics heading into mid-term elections.

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