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DAVID AXELROD & CHRIS CHRISTIE
January 27, 2021
A discussion from the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate
MODERATED BY COLLEEN MARSHALL
Inspire. Enrich. Impact. An evening with DAVID AXELROD & CHRIS CHRISTIE PROGRAM
7:00 p.m. A discussion from the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate OPENING Philip Derrow New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate
David Axelrod Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN Senior Political Commentator
Chris Christie 55th Governor of the State of New Jersey
Moderated by Colleen Marshall Anchor, NBC4 and host of “NBC4’s The Spectrum” AUDIENCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CLOSING Colleen Marshall
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Welcome to the third lecture as part of the 2020-2021 New Albany Lecture Series Season. Tonight’s program is presented through the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate and features two well-known American political figures in David Alexrod and Chris Christie. I’d like to acknowledge the Derrow family, whose vision and original investment helped launch the center. We’re also grateful to the other sponsors of tonight’s program, who are listed in the program. In addition to presenting programs as part of the lecture series, the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate worked with New Albany Schools to establish debate teams in the high school and middle school. And earlier today, thousands of high school students from across the region had the unique opportunity to interact with Axelrod and Christie. As you know, the political discourse in our country has become increasingly vitriolic and divisive. At the same time, many believe that debating has become somewhat of a lost art. The Foundation and Derrow family endeavored to help rebuild the passion and skills to discuss and debate the issues of the day in a thoughtful way without attacking those with whom we disagree. And in doing so, we want to present different perspectives and views to the community and allow everyone to arrive at their own conclusions. I want to thank Colleen Marshall for moderating tonight’s discussion. Colleen is an Emmy Award–winning journalist with NBC4. She anchors the 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. news and is the host of the weekly political program, “NBC4’s The Spectrum.” Earlier this Fall, NBC4 served as the Foundation’s media sponsor for our “Conversations on Social Justice” and we’re appreciative to General Manager Ken Freedman and his entire team, as a valued partner. I hope you enjoy tonight’s program. Thank you for participating!
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battelle.org MAKING COMMUNITIES Civil Discourse and Debate DAVID AXELROD BRIGHTER TOGETHER Director, University of Chicago Institute of Politics and CNN Senior Political Commentator AEP and the AEP Foundation proudly support transformative experiences like Remarkable DAVID AXELROD is a preeminent American political strategist and commentator and the former chief strategist and senior advisor to Evening. Working together, we have boundless President Barack Obama. Axelrod currently serves as the founding director energy to inspire dreams and build a brighter future. of the University of Chicago’s non-partisan Institute of Politics and as a senior political commentator for CNN. He is the host of The Axe Files, a top-rated podcast featuring in depth conversations with public figures across the political spectrum. A former political writer for the Chicago Tribune, Axelrod produced media strategy and advertising for 150 campaigns across the U.S., culminating in President Obama’s historic elections. Axelrod is also the author of The New York Times bestselling memoir, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics.
aep.com/community Civil Discourse and Debate CHRIS CHRISTIE 55th Governor of the State of New Jersey
CHRIS CHRISTIE was inaugurated as the 55th Governor of the State Prior to his service as Governor, he served as the United States Attorney of New Jersey on January 19, 2010. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote for the District of New Jersey from January 2002 to December 2008. in November of 2013 and served two terms as Governor. He left office in He was nominated by President George W. Bush on December 7, 2001 January of 2018. During his time in office, Governor Christie emphasized and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on December the issues of fiscal responsibility, pension and health 20, 2001. As the chief federal law enforcement officer in New Jersey benefit reform, education reform and the opioid for seven years, he led the fight on terrorism in the post-9/11 period, crisis gripping his state and the nation. His March increased resources to fight gang violence, gun crimes and political 2017 law restricting opioid prescriptions led to a 26% corruption. His office brought 130 cases prosecuting political corruption reduction in those prescriptions in its first year. He at all levels of New Jersey government and never lost a case. He served also devised the state’s groundbreaking response to as one of seventeen U.S. Attorneys on the Attorney Generals Advisory Superstorm Sandy, leading the rebuilding of the state’s Council in Washington, DC. housing, infrastructure and public schools and setting a bi-partisan example for storm recovery. He was in the private practice of law from 1987-2001 specializing in corporate law, securities matters and appellate advocacy. He graduated Governor Christie was a leader among his colleagues from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in Political Science in 1984. as Governor. He was elected Chairman of the He was awarded a Juris Doctor degree by Seton Hall University School of Republican Governors Association in 2014, leading Law in 1987. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New Jersey, the the organization to a record fundraising effort and U.S. District Court of New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court. the election of 31 Republican Governors. This was He is now a Senior Legal and Political Commentator for ABC News after he served as Vice-Chairman of the RGA in and the Managing Member of the Christie Law Firm and Christie 55 2012. He also was elected to the Executive Committee of the National Solutions, LLC in Morristown, NJ. Governors Association and served from 2010-2013. On March 29, 2017, President Donald J. Trump appointed Governor Christie as Chairman of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Governor Christie led the Commission on a seven-month investigation of this issue, holding hearings around the country. The Commission issued an interim report on July 31, 2017 and a final report on November 1, 2017. The reports contained more than 65 substantive recommendations, all of which were adopted by President Trump. Civil Discourse and Debate COLLEEN MARSHALL Anchor, NBC4 and host of “NBC4’s The Spectrum”
COLLEEN MARSHALL anchors NBC4 at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Colleen has had interviews with sitting U.S. Presidents and presidential weeknights with Kerry Charles. She also is host of the weekly political candidates. Her most memorable story was being in New York City for a week, program, “NBC4’s The Spectrum.” covering the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Colleen came to NBC4 as a general assignment reporter Colleen currently serves as a board member for Columbus Metropolitan Club in 1984 and was promoted to anchor of NBC4’s weekend and is a member of Columbus Bar Association. She frequently speaks on news in 1987. She became co-anchor of NBC4’s weekday behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio, including the annual news programs in 1992. Memory Walk, and advocates for the organization at the Ohio Statehouse Memory Day. Colleen was the Chair of the 2013 Red Event to benefit ARC Prior to coming to Columbus, Colleen worked at WTRF- Ohio (Aids Resource Center). She was Co-Chair of Art for Life to benefit ARC TV in Wheeling W.Va., and as an anchor/reporter at Ohio. She was Honorary Chair Friends of the Poor Walk, St. Vincent DePaul radio stations in Wheeling and Weirton, W.Va. She was 2012. Colleen was a founding member of the Women’s Leadership Council also a writer/producer/editor at an all-news Pittsburgh for the United Way of Central Ohio and she has been an integral part of radio station. fundraising events for Make-A-Wish; WELD (Women’ Economic Leadership Colleen received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Point Development); NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners); Park University in Pittsburgh. In 2004, Colleen graduated from the Capital Alzheimer’s Association; Children’s Hunger Alliance; the Mid-Ohio Food University School of Law in Columbus, where she was the recipient of a Collective; Northwest Counseling Center and Columbus Metropolitan Club. Trustee’s Scholarship, was named to the dean’s list and was a member of Law Colleen and her husband, Gary, have two adult children. Garrett is an Review and the National Moot Court Team. She passed the bar exam in 2004 attorney who lives with his wife Suzanne in Columbus. Shannon received her and is a practicing attorney. MHMR and MBA from The Ohio State University, and is a human resources In May 2020 Colleen was honored with a national Gracie Award from the professional. Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. AWMF recognized Colleen for her Colleen and Gary have a love for their pets. They have adopted numerous outstanding investigative series “Culture of Cover-Up,” that exposed the abuse senior and disabled dogs, and currently have Lily Putian, a deaf Jack Russell of hundreds of young men over a period of two decades at the hands of an Terrier, and Pete, a disabled Rat Terrier. Ohio State University doctor. In 2018 Colleen was named a Silver Circle honoree by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences, an award given to individuals who have devoted at least 25 years to broadcasting, and who have made an enduring contribution to the television industry and their community.
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Her remarkable passion and ANGELA commitment to make sure no one experienced hunger drove her toward an expanded role. DOUGLAS Amazingly, she even operated the 2020 Recipient of the pantry from her home for a year while searching for a permanent, Jeanne and John G. McCoy suitable location. In its early days, Community Service Award volunteers picked up food from Angela’s garage to then deliver to Angela and Brett Douglas with their sons at a surprise the families. announcement of Angela’s selection as the 2020 recipient of the Jeanne and John G. McCoy Community Service “I feel like my purpose on the planet Award. Summer 2020. is to do good, and to do good work and to serve others in whatever capacity I can,” Angela shared with Healthy New Albany Magazine in Volunteers contributed 3,200 hours in support of the Pantry Humble and determined are words often used to describe Angela Douglas, the 2020 recipient during the months of January through September 2020. of the Jeanne and John G. McCoy Community Service Award. Each year, the Foundation a 2017 interview. “I don’t know if recognizes members of our community who have demonstrated significant civic leadership I intended to run a food pantry, but you know, you do what’s in front of you. When a need that strengthens the community. In a year that perhaps more than any other presented presents itself, you take that.” unforeseen challenges, Angela exemplifies leadership that makes a difference. Through collaboration and support from the New Albany School district, community volunteers Reflecting on the selection of Angela as the 2020 McCoy Award honoree, Foundation Board and Foundation donors, the pantry relocated to the annex building at 79 N. High Street on the Chair Lynne Smith said, “By her example, Angela inspires people to come together in service to school campus. And eventually, the food pantry became part of Healthy New Albany. It was the community. She has a heart of service that brightly shines in everything she does.” renamed the New Albany Food Pantry and Angela served as its Executive Director for six years. Today, the Pantry provides clients living in the New Albany-Plain Local School District with Angela was appointed Executive Director of Healthy New Albany earlier this summer, food and personal care items and operates a number of programs including Summer Meals, succeeding Dr. Phil Heit who founded and led the organization since 2005. Prior to that, Community Kitchen classes, cooking demonstrations and more. Angela served as Healthy New Albany’s Director of Operations. Despite unprecedented demand, the New Albany Food Pantry has been able to support families and Assuming leadership of Healthy New Albany during the pandemic allowed Angela to apply individuals experiencing food insecurity. During her entrepreneurial skills and she quickly adapted programs to the changing environment. the months of January through September of 2020, Healthy New Albany presented 12 New Albany more than 126,300 meals were provided to our Farmers Markets in a new, safer way because of neighbors in need. Additionally, volunteers devoted COVID-19. It also introduced drive-up markets 3,200 hours in support of the Pantry. and added new programs including Senior Connections and Integrative Health Classes. “The Foundation and the entire community are grateful to Angela not just for what she does, Angela’s work in the community dates back to but the way in which she does it,” said Craig 2013 when she became involved with the Village Mohre, President of the Foundation. “She’s Coalition Against Hunger, eventually becoming compassionate, cares deeply about the clients the director of the small nonprofit that helped New Albany Community Foundation donors and her enthusiasm inspires others. She’s always support the needs of community members responded to the Foundation’s COVID-19 quick to recognize the pantry’s team of volunteers. experiencing food insecurity. 2019 Members of the Healthy New Albany Team Call to Action that resulted in a $55,000 grant She embodies what the award is all about and contributed to the New Albany Food Pantry to therefore, is most deserving.” support neighbors in need. McCOY HONOREES
JEANNE & JOHN G. MCCOY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
In 2004, The New Albany Community Foundation established the Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award in honor of two beloved civic leaders whose exceptional generosity had a significant and lasting impact on central Ohio. Reflecting the McCoys’ belief in actively supporting organizations that strengthen the community and increase opportunity for all, recipients of the prestigious Jeanne & John G. McCoy Community Service Award are selected annually and recognized at the Foundation’s Remarkable Evening benefit.
M CCOY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD HONOREES
2020 Angela Douglas 2011 Tiney McComb
2019 Melanie & Michael DeAscentis 2010 The Ryan Family
2018 Leslie H. Wexner 2009 Dr. Phil Heit
2017 Barbara & Al Siemer 2008 Donald Cameron
2016 Cindy & Keith Berend 2007 Bill Resch
2015 Jennie & Mark Wilson 2006 Dr. Ralph Johnson
2014 Jackie & Ken Krebs 2005 Janet Atwater
2013 John W. Kessler 2004 Jeanne & John G. McCoy
2012 Robert H. Schottenstein In 0 0, two fundamental priorities emerged. ur health. And our humanity.
While we entered the year with a carefully constructed plan, a global pandemic and a movement to advance social justice put those plans on hold. So we shifted our focus and asked you to join us. And you responded with an outpouring of support. Because of your generosity, we made grants totaling nearly 00,000 toward the safe reopening of our schools, to the New Albany Food Pantry and in support of local mental health initiatives. We also introduced our Conversations on Social ustice with a virtual event featuring Eddie S. Glaude r., who chairs the epartment of African American Studies at Princeton niversity. We all came away from the conversation with a greater understanding of how to care for each other. Looking back, that’s what this year was all about.
When you donate through the Foundation, gifts of any size, large and small, generate impact in so many ways. Grants have been made in support of worthy efforts that touch lives throughout our community. Including the Charleen Charles inson Amphitheater, which will provide a gathering place for community events, enabling us to build and strengthen community bonds. The Foundation has been at the center of efforts like this that bring us together. And it’s all made possible by your support. If you’ve given, we thank you. And if you are yet to make a gift, we invite you to join us.