An adventurous group of former political pros, scholars, non-profit leaders and good government folks committed to dialogue on research, media & public affairs.

Joined July 2011
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We’re hiring! The Reilly Center is seeking a new program coordinator to help advance our mission to elevate public discourse and make a positive civic impact. Find out More and apply here: lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LS… #LSU #LSUjobs #Higheredjobs
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Thanks to Dr. Johanna Dunaway for joining us at Pizza & Public Affairs and the John Breaux Symposium! We’re also excited to announce her as our 2026 Public Policy Fellow! 🎉 Looking forward to the conversations and impact her fellowship will bring across campus and Louisiana.
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Wrapping up our final Pizza & Public Affairs of the semester on a high note 🍕✨ Huge thanks to Arnessa Garrett, Deputy Editor of the Advocate | The Times Picayune, for sharing her insights on journalism and today’s media landscape!
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Our third Pizza & Public Affairs speaker is Arnessa Garrett, Deputy Editor of The Advocate | The Times-Picayune. Award-winning journalist with experience at The Boston Globe & The Dallas Morning News. 📅 April 9 | ⏰ 12–1 PM 📍 Journalism Bldg Registration Link in comments!
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It’s LSU Giving Day! 🐯 The Reilly Center brings students & communities together through programs like The Common Ground Project, Civic Sips, Pizza & Public Affairs, and the John Breaux Symposium. Want to support the Reilly Center? lsu.edu/reillycenter/giving/… #LSUGivingDay #WBTTW
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Incredible John Breaux Symposium! Grateful to our speakers for meaningful dialogue and diverse perspectives. As America nears its 250th, a great reminder that democracy thrives on open, respectful exchange. @ManshipSchool @JonahDispatch @CarlCannon
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Pizza & Public Affairs is back! This time, we're welcoming Dr. Johanna Dunaway, Director of Syracuse's Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship! Thursday, March 19, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Journalism Bldg Open to all students and faculty @parlouisiana @manshipschool
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Lineup set for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium: American Media at 250! 🎤 Join leading scholars national voices as they unpack media, polarization & today’s fragmented landscape. Free to register: lsu.edu/reillycenter/news-ev… 📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center
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Congrats to Reilly Center Director Michael DiResto who last night received this year's BR Original Award from @Forum225, Baton Rouge's young professionals organization, honoring his long-term, outstanding community service! 🥳 @ManshipSchool
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We’re excited to announce Jordan Taylor and Jack Hamilton to the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤 They’ll join us to discuss “Fake News and Other Media “Dark Arts” in American History.” 📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center Register Now. Link in comments!
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We’re excited to announce Jonah Goldberg to the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤 Cofounder of The Dispatch, he’ll speak on “The Emergence of Independent Media, Today and Tomorrow.” 📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center Register Here: eventbrite.com/e/2026-john-b…
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Check out our speakers for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium 🎤 Johanna Dunaway of Syracuse and Sunshine Hillygus of Duke. They’ll lead a conversation on “Media, Civil Discourse, and Polarization.” 📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center Register now! Link in comments!
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We had an incredible Pizza & Public Affairs with former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards! 🍕 Thank you, Gov. Edwards, for the engaging discussion and for supporting the Common Ground Project. Be on the lookout for our next event on March 19! @PARLouisiana @ManshipSchool
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We’re excited to announce Carl M. Cannon as our first speaker for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium – Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Washington Bureau Chief of @RCPolitics 📅March 20 ⏰8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 📍Lod Cook Alumni Center
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Join us for the 2026 John Breaux Symposium as we explore American Media at 250 🇺🇸 National voices, innovative scholars, and more—speaker lineup coming soon! 📅 March 20 | ⏰ 8–1:30 | 📍 Lod Cook Alumni Center Register Here🔗 eventbrite.com/e/2026-john-b…
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What a night! 🥂 Last Thursday’s Civic Sips with @PARLouisiana was an incredible success with a fantastic turnout and even better conversation. Huge thank you to Len Apcar for kicking off the discussion & special thanks to Cocha. 🗓️Civic Sips returns April 16. Stay tuned!
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