Join us in person or online for a conversation with Karl Rove, author and former White House deputy chief of staff.

Rove is an author, Republican commentator and former senior adviser to President George W. Bush. At the White House, he also served as deputy chief of staff for policy, coordinating the White House policymaking process. Rove recently authored The Triumph of William McKinley and previously wrote the New York Times best-seller Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight.

The Texas Tribune's Conversation Series features in-depth discussions with prominent elected officials and newsmakers moderated by Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief, and other expert journalists from The Texas Tribune. Each free event at the historic Austin Club in downtown Austin features coffee, networking and audience question-and-answer time. You can also watch the event on our livestream if you are unable to attend in person.

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