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Date and Location

November 17, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Land Hall

Contact

617-495-1360
Behind the Scenes: Power, Prestige and Politics in Prime Time

Join the Institute of Politics for a special conversation with Lesli Linka Glatter, acclaimed director, producer, and former President of the Directors Guild of America, and Eric Schultz, former White House Deputy Press Secretary under President Obama. Together, they’ll explore the art of storytelling across Hollywood and Washington—how narratives are shaped, shared, and used to influence culture, politics, and public perception. From the set of Homeland to the West Wing briefing room, this discussion offers a fascinating look at leadership, creativity, and communication in two of America’s most powerful industries.


*Must register with a valid Harvard email address


In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, this conversation is off-the-record.

Speakers and Presenters

Eric Schultz, Deputy White House Press Secretary in the Obama administration;
Lesli Linka Glatter, Director of film, network, premium cable and streaming television drama

Organizer

Institute of Politics (IOP)