Who Needs Truth? An Evening of Politics and Performance

Explore the concept of truth in modern politics and society through a thought-provoking debate led by Harvard Political Philosopher Michael Sandel. This 1-hour 27-minute event, hosted by The Aspen Institute and The Cooper Union in association with The Public Theater's Public Forum, features a diverse panel of artists and thinkers. Delve into questions about fake news, alternative facts, and the potential consequences of post-truth politics. Engage with performances and readings by renowned figures such as poet Elizabeth Alexander, actors Danny Burstein, Brandon Victor Dixon, and John Lithgow, dancer and Kennedy Center Honoree Carmen de Lavallade, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. Examine the importance of truth in our society and consider its implications for democracy and governance.