Global Summit XVI sponsorship
Support the JES's mission of fostering dialogue for the Erie region on a global level.
We are pleased to present to you the speaker lineup for the Jefferson Educational Society’s 16th Annual Global Summit. Our goal is to ensure that each year the Summit builds on past Global Summits' success. This is especially the case as we host this year’s Global Summit. Last year we hit record numbers; not only was it our largest summit, but we also made a record number of registrations!
This year we will learn about a variety of topics ranging from politics, sports, history, technology, and social issues. For example, we will hear from former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, historian Heather Cox Richardson, public intellectual Eddie Glaude Jr., and Lincoln historian, Harold Holzer. They are just some of those who will be in Erie from October 17 through November 15 as part of our 16th Annual Global Summit.
It is because of the generous support of civic-minded citizens like you that we can continue our mission of fostering dialogue for the Erie region on a global level. We hope that you will help us celebrate our 16th year and the ambitious growth of the Global Summit to a truly regional affair as we extend our outreach to the surrounding regions of Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh by showing your support this year.
The Medium Is The Message: Medias Impact on National Politics
Join New York Times best-selling author, four-time Emmy winner, and one of the nation's most respected political analysts Dr. Larry Sabato as he takes a trip down memory lane looking at how politics and media have intertwined over the years. From the first TV ad to the 24-hour newscast, Dr. Sabato gives an inside look at how the media has impacted politics and what it all means as 2025 draws to a close.
Location: TBD
Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 2025 7:00-8:30PM
Admission:
General Admission (Early Bird Pricing) $25.00
Preferred Seating (Early Bird Pricing) $50.00
Dr. Larry J. Sabato is a New York Times best-selling author, four-time Emmy winner, and one of the nation’s most respected political analysts. A frequent guest on major networks such as CNN, BBC, and CNN International, he provides sharp, insightful commentary on American politics. A Rhodes Scholar, Dr. Sabato is the founder and director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and has held visiting appointments at Oxford and Cambridge universities. Over his distinguished career, he has taught more than 20,000 students, earning the Thomas Jefferson Award, the University of Virginia’s highest honor. In 2021, he celebrated his 50th year of affiliation with UVA.
Dr. Sabato has authored or edited more than two dozen books on American politics. His latest, The Red Ripple: The 2022 Midterm Elections and What They Mean for 2024, analyzed the November 2022 elections and the implications for the 2024 presidential race.
As the head of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, he has built one of the most trusted political forecasting platforms in the country. The Crystal Ball has won numerous accolades, including a recent feature as a Jeopardy! question. The Pew Charitable Trust ranked it the #1 leader in political prediction, and The Daily Beast recognized it as a top political site. In 2020, the Harvard Political Review declared it the most accurate in forecasting the Electoral College, stating: "While crystal balls may not exist in real life, Larry Sabato’s editorial team might be the next best thing." In 2024, an independent review by Split Ticket found the Crystal Ball to be the most accurate of all predictors of House, Senate, and presidential elections.
Dr. Sabato has won four Emmy Awards for historical and political documentaries, including:
- Out of Order – an exposé on dysfunction in the U.S. Senate
- The Kennedy Half-Century – a look at JFK’s life, assassination, and enduring impact
- Feeling Good About America – an exploration of the 1976 presidential election
- Charlottesville – a gripping account of the tragic events of August 11-12, 2017
An influential voice in political discourse, Dr. Sabato is active on social media. His Twitter feed (@LarrySabato) was named one of the 140 best by Time Magazine.
