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CONTE N T S
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE
6-7
VENUE MAP
8 -9
SATURDAY PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
12 - 17
SUNDAY PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
20 - 25
EXHIBITORS
26 - 27
DEMOCRACY VILLAGE
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SATURDAY
SCHEDULE • JUNE 25
TIME INDEPENDENCE
HALL
11:30
12:00
LIBERTY HALL
GOV. GARY
JOHNSON:
INTRODUCTION
TO POLITICON
12:30
USfluence
Presents:
1:00
THE BERNIE
PANEL
IS TRUMP A
PSYCHOPATH?
1:30
2:00
USfluence
Presents:
2:30
THE TRUMP
PANEL
HOW WE’LL GET
TO MARS
3:00
3:30
USfluence
Presents:
4:00
THE HILLARY
PANEL
ANN COULTER
VS.
VAN JONES
5:30
DECONSTRUCTING
’16
7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
4
ART OF
CAMPAIGN
STRATEGY
SENATOR
BARBARA
BOXER
1 ON 1
TRUMP
VS.
BERNIE
NowThis presents
6:00
6:30
RIGHT TO LIFE
IN
CONVERSATION
WITH
GLENN BECK
4:30
5:00
FREEDOM HALL EQUALITY HALL
A LETTER TO MY
GRANDCHILDREN
WITH GLENN
BECK
SATURDAY
NIGHT COMEDY
HOUR
MILLENIALS
CALLING
BULLSH*T
MISOGYNY &
SEXISM
IN POLITICS
TONS OF GUNS
tumblr presents:
THE STATE
OF LGBTQ
EQUALITY
HAMILTON ROOM TUBMAN ROOM
THE KOZ
EFFECT
PODCAST
WASHINGTON
ROOM
LINCOLN ROOM TIME
11:30
WENDY DAVIS’
REINVENTION
FRANK LUNTZ
FOCUS GROUP
Jezebel presents:
HOW WOMEN
ARE COVERING
THE ELECTION
12:00
12:30
1:00
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT
ELECTIONS
PODCAST: LIVE!
1:30
SPYCAST
DAILY SHOW
SMARTEST MAN
IN THE WORLD
PODCAST WITH
GREG PROOPS
THE YES MEN
TRUMP THE
SYSTEM
Free and Equal
Elections: THE
BIG DEBATE!
ARE USE
ELECTIONS
RIGGED?
NationBuilder
presents:
TECH &
POLITICS
THE LOFTUS
PARTY
PODCAST
D.C.:
HOLLYWOOD
FOR UGLY
PEOPLE
RETROSPECTIVE
Brave New
Films presents
COLLEGE
FINANCES
“MAKING A
KILLING: GUNS
GREED AND
THE NRA”
CONSPIRACY
THEORIES WITH
JON RONSON
“NERD PROM:
INSIDE
WASHINGTON’S
WILDEST WEEK”
SCREENING
AND Q&A
“SWING STATE”
SCREENING
CLIPS + Q&A
“NETWORK”:
A SALON
SCREENING
SERIES
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
K Street LOBBY
7:30
2:00 - 3:00
KEN RUDIN’S SCUTTLEBUTTONS
8:00
6:00- 8:00
RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER FOR A SMARTER DEMOCRACY
8:30
5
SUNDAY
SCHEDULE • JUNE 26
TIME INDEPENDENCE
HALL
LIBERTY HALL
11:30
12:00
12:30
GOVERNOR
SARAH PALIN
1:00
1:30
2:00
BEN SHAPIRO
VS.
SALLY KOHN
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
GOVERNOR
SARAH PALIN
IN
CONVERSATION
WITH
JAMES CARVILLE
PRESIDENT
VICENTE FOX
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
6
SUNDAY NIGHT
COMEDY HOUR
FREEDOM HALL EQUALITY HALL
HOW BERNIE
BROKE THE
INTERNET
REBUILDING
THE
REPUBLICAN
PARTY
LADY PARTS
JUSTICE
COMEDY
TROUPE
THE POLITICAL
INSULT COMIC
DINESH
D’SOUZA vs
CENK UYGUR
& MOVIE
TRAILER
SCREENING
FUTURE IN THE
MIDDLE EAST
Fusion presents
CHANGE THE
ELECTION,
CHANGE THE
WORLD:
#BLACK LIVES
MATTER:
POLITICAL
PRISONERS
VS. POLIICE
IMPUNITY
Huffington Post
presents: THE
WEED PANEL
BEN SHAPIRO
TOWN HALL
POST OBAMA
DEMOCRATS
LA World
Affairs presents:
THE RISE OF
NATIONALISM
Lady Parts
Justice
WERK, WERK
WERKSHOP
HAMILTON ROOM TUBMAN ROOM
COLLEGE
DEBATE #1: THE
CITIZENSHIP
DEBATE
GenFKD presents
TRANSFORMING
OUR
COMMUNITY
RED STATE
UPDATE
SiriusXM
presents LEFT,
RIGHT, CENTER
HOSTED BY
DAVID WEBB
ADVOCATE
HOSTED BY RICK
SiriusXM
presents
COMEDY NATION
HOSTED BY JOHN
FUGLESANG
JIMMY DORE
COLLEGE
DEBATE #2:
UNIVERSAL
BASIC INCOME
LINCOLN ROOM TIME
11:30
SiriusXM
presents DEVIL’S
VICE News
presents
TECH &
PRIVACY
WASHINGTON
ROOM
ISLAM IN THE
21ST CENTURY
WITH
ROBERT DAVI
Latino Victory
presents
#LATINOTALKS
SHREK FOR
PRESIDENT
12:00
12:30
1:00
“THE DEAN
SCREAM” + Q&A
We the Internet
TV presents “CAN
POLITICAL SATIRE
SURVIVE POLITICAL
CORRECTNESS?”
1:30
“I VOTED?”
Screening +
Q&A
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
NBC presents:
MTP DOCS:
HOW POLITICS
SAVED MIAMI
4:00
4:30
5:00
Mic presents
“THE
MOVEMENT”
SCREENING +
Q&A
5:30
6:00
SALON
SCREENING
SERIES: “A FACE
IN THE CROWD”
6:30
7:00
7:30
K Street LOBBY
1:30 - 2:30
KEN RUDIN’S SCUTTLEBUTTONS
8:00
8:30
7
EXHIBITOR MAP
CONSESSION
229
324
322
225
320
223
318
221
316
314
219
217
123
224
121
222
220
218
216
119
BOARD
GAME
A
117
115
B
312 213
S TA G E
310 211
214
212
113
111
210
308 209
208
306 207
E
OH SNAP!
PHOTO BOOTH
304 205
302 203
300 201
ENTRANCE / EXIT
206
204
202
200
109
107
KFI
RADIO
105
C
103
101
POLITICS
CORNER
OF
215
226
125
ART
SPEAKERS
D
HIT & RUN
SCREENPRINTING
227
228
S TA N D
E XHIBITOR
D IR E C TO RY
COMPANY
BOOTH
COMPANY
BOOTH
117, 119
17 Hats
109
Libertarian Party
ACLU SoCal
227
Approval Voting USA
203
Long Beach Young
Republicans
Bobtimystic Books
225
Lori Ferber Collectibles /
Patriotics.com
113
Brigade
306
206
Los Angeles LGBT Center
220
E
NationBuilder
201
CA Clean Money
Campaign
222
NBC Universal
312
Change Politics
107
Open Campaign
207
Courage Campaign
105
Cute Fruit Undies
216
Oh Snap! Photo Booth
#JustVote
B
Politalk
204
Political Zingers
229
ProCon.Org
121
Decision 2016 Trading
Cards
300,
302
Democracy Spring
205
Redcycle
208
Drug Policy Action
308
Revolution LA
123
Follow My Vote, Inc.
211, 213
See Political
210
Sonya Saturday Art
218
Teen Cancer America
310
The Center for Election
Science
314
The Contender
125
The Free and Equal
Elections Foundation
214
The Planetary Society
202
Futurist Films/"Outdated
Democracy"
215
Games Area
A
Hit + Run
D
Is It Funny Or Offensive?
KFI Radio Station
KPCC
316, 318
C
322, 324
LA County Community
and Voter Outreach
217
Trumpmania
LA World Affairs Council
223
Veeptopus
200
Lady Parts Justice
115
Voter
320
League of Women Voters
Los Angeles
212
Voto Latino
We the Internet TV
101, 103
111
209
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SATURDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
INDEPENDENCE HALL
INTRO TO POLITICON • 11:30 - 12:30
Gov. Gary Johnson
USfluence presents: THE BERNIE PANEL • 12:30 - 1:30
A talk on how Bernie Sanders and his supporters have upset the
Democrat apple cart, kept Hillary Clinton on her toes, and continued
to gain momentum in the competitive 2016 Presidential race.
Eugene Robinson; Bill Burton; Paul Begala; Ana Kasperian; Hal Sparks
Moderated by Touré
USfluence presents: THE TRUMP PANEL • 2:00 - 3:00
Love him or hate him, everyone’s talking about him. Join a panel of
detractors, supporters, and political experts as they break down his
appeal, his convention breaking campaign strategy, and what a Trump
White House could entail. Eugene Robinson; Ann Coulter; Rick Tyler;
John Ratzenberger; Robert Davi, Moderated by Sally Kohn
USfluence presents: THE HILLARY PANEL • 3:30 - 4:30
The former Secretary of State and First Lady has encountered
numerous challenges and controversies already on her campaign
for the White House. A lineup of political advisors, insiders, and
pundits discuss what the frontrunner still faces between now and
November, and an analysis of her campaign so far. Wendy Davis; Paul
Begala; Michael Murphy; Joanne Bamberger; Alison L. Grimes,
Moderated by Sally Kohn
DECONSTRUCTING ’16 • 5:00 - 6:00
The 2016 Presidential campaign will go down as one of the most
controversial in history. Listen in as political insiders discuss and
analyze what has happened so far and how it has caused a seismic
shift in the democratic process. S.E. Cupp; Michael Murphy; Paul
Begala; James Carville; Van Jones, Moderated by Larry Wilmore
GLENN BECK: A LETTER TO MY GRANDCHILDREN • 6:30 - 7:30
LIBERTY HALL
IS TRUMP A PSYCHOPATH? • 12:30 - 1:30
The Republican nominee has received more than his share of
hyperbolic labels from his adversaries, but are any actually true? A
breakdown of the actual definition of what a psychopath is, and if
those who use the term may just be projecting. Greg Proops; Dr. Ben
Michaelis; Lizz Winstead, Moderated by Jon Ronson
12
LIBERTY HALL - Continued
HOW WE’LL GET TO MARS • 2:00 - 3:00
Bill Nye and the Planetary Society host a lineup of rocket scientists
and others experts working on bringing man to the Red Planet. Bill
Adkins; Lori Garver; Bill Nye, Moderated by Casey Dreier
ANN COULTER VS. VAN JONES • 3:30 - 4:30
The controversial right wing pundit and lawyer goes head to head with
left wing activist and regular CNN contributor on the issues dividing
our country..
TRUMP VS. BERNIE • 5:00 - 6:00
A satirical faux debate starring James Adomian ( Comedy Bang
Bang, Last Comic Standing, IFC) as Bernie Sanders, and Anthony
Atamnuik (30 Rock, Parks and Recreation) as Donald Trump as
they square off on all the issues that are important to today’s world.
Nothing is off limits and all topics are fiercely debated, everything
from the economy, foreign policy, and who would win in a fight; the
transformers or ninja turtles. Guest Moderator: Jon Favreau
SATURDAY NIGHT COMEDY HOUR • 6:30 - 7:30
Sets from some of the nation’s most biting satirists, and an interview
between Larry Wilmore and James Carville. Grace Parra; Jordan Carlos;
Robin Thede; Hal Sparks; Evan Sayet; James Carville, Hosted by Larry
Wilmore
FREEDOM HALL
ART OF CAMPAIGN STRATEGY • 1:30 - 2:30
A lineup of campaign professionals who have created strategies for
Presidential, gubernatorial, and mayoral races discuss how a campaign
strategy is created, how to know when to shift plans, and when to
resort to desperate measures. K.T. McFarland; Jon Favreau; Bill Burton;
Clay Aiken; Celeste Katz (MIC), Moderated by Ron Brownstein
SENATOR BARBARA BOXER 1 ON 1 • 3:00 - 4:00
LA Times national political correspondent Ron Brownstein talks with
Senator Barbara Boxer about the current political climate and her
new book, “The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life”. Sen.
Barbara Boxer; Ron Brownstein
IN CONVERSATION WITH GLENN BECK • 4:30 - 5:30
A talk with the conservative commentator and TV and radio host..
NowThis presents MILLENNIALS CALLING BULLSH*T • 6:00 - 7:00
People are quick to judge millennials, but their voices in journalism
and beyond are demanding a need for diverse perspectives and
authenticity. A discussion of how this new generation is shaping the
news, and how everything you know about them is wrong.
Mary Katherine-Ham; Guy Benson; Alice Ollstein; Tomi Lahren
Moderated by Versha Sharma
13
SATURDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
EQUALITY HALL
RIGHT TO LIFE • 12:30 - 1:30
Leading pro-life speakers discuss reproductive rights vs. right to life
issues, including recent state initiatives restricting abortion and what
a Trump, Clinton, or Sanders White House could mean for related
Supreme Court decisions.. Elisha Krauss; Dana Loesch; Jill Stanek;
Dr. Alveda King; Moderated by Ashlee Wilson Hawn
MISOGYNY & SEXISM IN POLITICS • 2:00 - 3:00
More women are running for public office than ever before, but
does this mean sex is no longer a barrier for working in powerful roles?
A panel of female reporters and politicians share personal experience
and insight on what the glass ceiling actually means in 2016.
S.E. Cupp; Nicole Boxer; Wendy Davis Moderated by Robin Thede
and Grace Parra
TONS OF GUNS • 3:30 - 4:30
If the right to bear arms should not be infringed, what steps can
be taken to reduce the number of gun deaths in the United States,
where gun ownership and gun fatalities are among the highest in the
world? Dana Loesch; Ken Rudin; John Ratzenberger; Moderated by
Darnell Moore
tumblr presents THE STATE OF LGBTQ EQUALITY • 11:30 - 12:30
As state legislatures around the country consider legislation that
restricts the rights of transgender people, tumblr hosts a panel
discussion on the many obstacles that still confront the LGBTQ
community in their pursuit of equal rights. Hal Sparks; Clay Aiken;
Kasey Suffredini; Drian Juarez; Moderated by Sally Kohn
HAMILTON ROOM
THE KOZ EFFECT PODCAST • 12:00 - 1:00
Somewhere between ‘Politically Incorrect’ & ‘The McLaughlin Group,’
is ‘The Koz Effect;’ a weekly podcast in which a group of comedians
spanning the political spectrum come together to try and make sense
of the big issues while making fun of them too. Tymon Shipp; Dr.
David Robinson; Carl Kozlowski; Paul Rodriguez; Ari David
SPYCAST • 1:30 - 2:30
Spycast is a weekly podcast presented by the International Spy
Museum featuring interviews and programs with ex-spies, intelligence
experts, and espionage scholars. In this live recording, host Dr. Vincent
Houghton interviews Jon Ronson, journalist, author, documentary
filmmaker and radio presenter whose works include the best-selling
“The Men Who Stare at Goats.” Jon Ronson Moderated by Dr. Vince
Houghton
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HAMILTON ROOM - Continued
SMARTEST MAN IN THE WORLD PODCAST • 3:00 - 4:00
A live podcast by Greg Proops.
THE YES MEN TRUMP THE SYSTEM • 4:30 - 5:30
The Yes Men reveal their most ambitious stunt yet.
Free and Equal Elections presents:
BIG DEBATE! ARE U.S. ELECTIONS RIGGED? • 5:30 - 6:30
Topics to be discussed include ballot access, money in politics, paper
ballots vs. online voting, initiatives, voter ID laws, electoral college,
popular vote, gerrymandering, registering to vote and alternative
voting methods! Adam Kalen Ernest; Nate Kaplan; Frank Atwood;
Kimberly Abels, Moderated by Christina Tobin and Jahi .
TUBMAN ROOM
WENDY DAVIS’ REINVENTION • 11:30 - 12:30
After losing a high profile 2014 race for governor of Texas, the 53-yearold former state senator has inspired a TV show about her life, is
engaging millennials with her project Deeds Not Words and is working
to put the first woman to the White House. The talk will focus on her
future, the future of the Democratic Party and what lays ahead for her
changing state of Texas. Wendy Davis; Anna Palmer; Jake Sherman
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT ELECTIONS PODCAST: LIVE! • 1:00 - 2:00
Nate Silver, Clare Malone, Harry Enten and Jody Avirgan discuss
the latest twists and turns in the 2016 election. Plus, a new round
of “Harry’s History,” and your chance to ask the FiveThirtyEight crew
anything at all. Other than “Hey Silver, who’s going to win the
election?!” Nate Silver; Clare Malone; Harry Enten; Jody Avirgan
NationBuilder presents TECH & POLITICS • 2:30 - 3:30
Are we all being Drumpfed? What are the stories and tech and tactics
really shaking the 2016 election. Adrienne Lever; Jim Gilliam; Liba
Rubenstein; Xeni Jardin; Moderated by Mark Skidmore
THE LOFTUS PARTY PODCAST • 4:00 - 5:00
A companion to the Nationally syndicated TV show “The Flipside with
Michael Loftus” “The Loftus Party is political comedy, pop culture
Podcast that crushes the news into bite sized bits of comedic
common sense. Michael Loftus; Elisha Krauss; Jon Favreau
“D.C.: HOLLYWOOD FOR UGLY PEOPLE” • 5:30 - 6:30
Kenny Stevenson, take you through the wonderful and frustrating
world of politics, as comedians give their take on all of the news,
opinions, and stories that are dominating the political landscape.
Kenny Stevenson
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SATURDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
WASHINGTON ROOM
FRANK LUNTZ FOCUS GROUP • 12:00 - 1:00
Everything you see on Fox and CBS will be used at POLITICON -including the world-famous dials. Every person is a participant. Every
person will have their voice and opinions heard. It’s democracy on
steroids - the good kind. With James Carville
DAILY SHOW RETROSPECTIVE • 2:00 - 3:00
An inside look at the creation and evolution of the Daily Show from
former staff members, including a selection of favorite clips from the
series twenty year run. Vance Degeneres; Brian Unger; Madeleine
Smithberg; Frank DeCaro; Stacey Grenrock-Woods; Beth Littleford;
J.R. Havlan; Lizz Winstead; Moderated by Kurt Orzeck
BRAVE NEW FILMS “COLLEGE FINANCING” • 3:30 - 4:30
Brave New Films will screen three of their short films - “Higher Ed
Not Debt”, “Professors in Poverty”, and “The Big Game: College Football
Stealing Your Education” - and discuss how various facets of college
finances are affecting today’s students and educators.
Regina Clemente; Laurie Jones
“MAKING A KILLING: GUNS, GREED & THE NRA” • 4:30 - 5:30
The stories of how guns, and use of them, affect the lives of everyday
Americans. It features personal stories from people across the country
who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and
victims’ families. The film exposes how the powerful gun companies
and the NRA are resisting responsible legislation for the sake of
profit - and thereby putting people in danger. The film looks into gun
tragedies that include unintentional shootings, Regina Clemente;
Laurie Jones
CONSPIRACY THEORIES WITH JON RONSON • 5:30 - 6:30
Journalist Jon Ronson (“Men Who Stare At Ghosts”) reviews conspiracy
theories and predictions from Clinton era and 1980s, evaluating if
any turned out to be true, and what other theories have emerged or
evolved since. Brian Dunning; Dr. Vince Houghton Moderated by Jon
Ronson
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LINCOLN ROOM
Jezebel presents: ATTACK THE DADDY: HOW WOMEN ARE
COVERING THE 2016 ELECTION • 12:00 - 1:00
A Trump-Clinton race presents an entirely new wave of sexism and
genderspeak to grapple with. A talk on what feels like a fundamentally
different conversation than in elections past, and how women writers
are learning to deal with that new paradigm. Tomi Lahren; Grace Parra;
Julianne E. Shepard; Joanna Rothkopf
“NERD PROM: INSIDE WASHINGTON’S WILDEST WEEK”
SCREENING + Q&A • 2:00 - 4:00
From its humble beginnings as a one night affair, the White House
Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner has grown into a nearly
week long celebration of press, power players, celebrities and parties.
A Politico reporter, Patrick Gavin, quits his job interviewing some of
Washington’s top policymakers and exposes a private world of excess
and extravagance that is like nothing you’d ever imagine. Patrick Gavin;
Steven Olikara
“SWING STATE” SCREENING CLIPS + Q&A • 4:00 - 5:00
A bohemian Seattle DJ uses his on-air charisma to create a fictitious
conservative radio personality becoming an overnight sensation.
Starring Taryn Manning, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Alex Beh, Angela
Kinsey, Ted Levine, Elaine Hendrix, and Jake Busey. Moderated by
Touré
SALON SCREENING SERIES: “NETWORK” • 5:00 - 7:00
A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s
ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit.
Introduced by Greg Proops and Alex Bhattacharji
K STREET LOBBY
KEN RUDIN’S SCUTTLEBUTTONS • 2:00 - 3:00
Play along with a live version of ScuttleButtons, Ken Rudin’s “waste-oftime contest” guests need to guess a familiar name, saying or slogan
from a line of political campaign buttons. Ken Rudin
RECEPTION & FUNDRAISER FOR
A SMARTER DEMOCRACY • 6:00 - 8:00
The Center for Election Science is a nonprofit dedicated to helping
the world use smarter election systems. Mingle and learn about our
work with voting methods, including our flagship reform, approval
voting, where you can choose as many candidates as you want—not
just one—allowing you to support independents without having a
spoiler. RSVP required.
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SUNDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
INDEPENDENCE HALL
GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN: YOUR GARDEN VARIETY EVERYDAY
PISSED OFF AMERICAN • 12:00 - 1:00
Governor Sarah Palin explains the rise of the Trump movement.
BEN SHAPIRO VS. SALLY KOHN • 1:30 - 2:30
Liberal commentator Sally Kohn and right wing radio host Ben
Shapiro have both said Donald Trump can not become President,
but there is likely little more they agree on. Watch as they debate the
issues, including who or what is responsible for the rise of Trump.
Ben Shapiro, Sally Kohn
GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN VS. JAMES CARVILLE • 3:00 - 4:00
A discussion between the former Governor of Alaska and VicePresidential candidate and Clinton campaign advisor James Carville.
Gov. Sarah Palin, James Carville
IN CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX • 4:30 - 5:30
An interview with the former President of Mexico.
Al Madrigal, Alejandra Campoverdi, President Vicente Fox
COMEDY HOUR • 6:00 - 8:00
Sets from the nation’s leading sketch comedians, stand up comics,
and impersonators. Al Madrigal, Darrell Hammond; Gregg Proops; Jay
Pharoah; Hosted by Touré
LIBERTY HALL
REBUILDING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY • 12:30 - 1:30
Between Tea Party pressuring issues and Donald Trump’s rise to
candidacy, The Grand Old Party has been divided like never before.
A discussion of what’s next for the party; rebuilding, rebonding, or
rebranding? Elisha Krauss, Guy Benson, James Carville, Mary K. Ham,
Tomi Lahern, Moderated by Tim Alberta
LADY PARTS JUSTICE COMEDY TROUPE • 2:00 - 3:00
The comedians of LPJ perform an amazing multimedia stand up and
sketch show that hilariously covers the many experiences of walking
through life while female. Lizz Winstead; Abby Holland; Jenn Roman;
Julie Rosing; Joyelle Johnson; Helen Hong; Jenny Yang; Leah Bonnema
THE POLITICAL INSULT COMIC • 3:30 - 4:30
Campaign controversies, questionable presidental candidates, and a
disfunctional government may be bad for the country, but great for
one constituency: comedians! Join in as a lineup of current and former
standups, stars of SNL and the Daily Show, and others tackle the issues
and discuss how miserable news fodder makes for comedy gold.
Al Madrigal, Anthony Atamanuik, Darrell Hammond, James Adomian,
Jay Pharoah, Moderated by Greg Proops
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LIBERTY HALL - Continued
DINESH D’SOUZA VS. CENK UYGUR • 5:00 - 6:00
The controversial right wing author and filmmaker goes head to head
with the progressive talk show host, debating a variety of issues facing
America and the world. Cenk Uygur, Dinesh D’Souza
“HILLARY’S AMERICA” MOVIE TRAILER SCREENING • 6:00 - 6:30
An advance peek at “Hillary’s America”, the upcoming documentary
that gives a prophetic look at what a new Clinton Presidency could
mean for the future of the United States, and the dark history of the
Democratic party that led us here. Dinesh D’Souza
FREEDOM HALL
Revolution Messaging presents
HOW BERNIE BROKE THE INTERNET • 11:30 - 12:30
Hear directly from the team behind Bernie Sanders’ expectation
shattering presidential campaign. Get the scoop on how the
campaign went digital to overcome an enormous gap in both name
recognition and establishment support to compete with and out
fundraise one of the most famous people in the world. You’ll hear
tales from the trail and key insights from the Revolution Messaging
leadership team that has been with Sanders as he has campaigned
across America, Scott Goodstein, Arun Chaudhary, Keegan Goudiss,
Moderated by Lizz Winstead
Fusion presents CHANGE THE ELECTION, CHANGE THE WORLD:
SIX YOUNG WOMEN CLAIMING POWER IN POLITICS • 1:00 - 2:00
Women only make up 20 percent of the state and federal elected
officials in the U.S. But if you want a shot of optimism, take a look at
the wealth of bright, ambitious, turbo-driven young women who are
shaping this election. They’re working both inside and outside the
system, trying to get the leaders they believe in elected, to elevate
the issues they care about, and to upend the entire political machine.
In this panel, Fusion’s Anna Sterling explores the ways women are
empowering themselves to change politics, the country, and the
world. Alison L. Grimes, Ashley Yates, Carolina Hurley, Robin Thede,
Symone Sanders, Moderated by Anna Sterling
#BLACK LIVES MATTER:
POLITICAL PRISONERS VS. POLICE IMPUNITY • 2:30 - 3:30
Members of Black Lives Matter discuss issues around policing,
protesting, and what happens when the two clash. Jasmine Abdullah
(Richards); Melina Abdullah; Jody Armour; Lisa Hines; Pete White,
Moderated by Melissa Harris-Perry
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SUNDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Huffington Post presents THE WEED PANEL • 4:00 - 5:00
Legalization is sweeping the state governments around the country.
Is the Federal government next? A talk about what’s next for the
plant, its advocates, and the path that led the movement to where it
is today. Hal Sparks, John Ratzenberger, Jordan Carlos, Nicole Boxer,
Xeni Jardin, Moderated by Matt Ferner
BEN SHAPIRO TOWN HALL + Q&A • 5:30 - 6:30
Join Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro for a no holds barred open
question and answer session. Bring your best...he can handle it! Ben
Shapiro
Equality HALL
FUTURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST • 12:30 - 1:30
The Middle East is on fire…and Israel and the Palestinian territories are
stuck in its center. After years of war and chaos, waiting is no longer
an option. But with a region so volatile, what is the path forward? Is
there hope for peace and multi-culturalism or are they doomed to war
and strife? Top experts and panelists discuss. David Horowitz, Eugene
Robinson, K.T. McFarland, Dr. Vince Houghton, Ted Lieu
POST OBAMA DEMOCRATS • 2:00 - 3:00
Where is the party headed after 8 years of Obama? Will there be
peace between Hillary and Bernie voters? How does the party come
together to rally around Hillary and win the election? ? And who is the
next Democratic superstar?
Eugene Robinson, James Carville, Paul Begala, Rick Tyler, Moderated
by Darnell Moore
LA World Affairs Council presents
RISE OF NATIONALISM • 3:30 - 4:30
A discussion of the emergence of nationalist/protectionist movements
appearing around the world, from Le Pen in France to Donald Trump
at home. Elisha Krauss, K.T. McFarland, Paul Begala, Rick Tyler, Touré,
Moderated by Terry McCarthy
Lady Parts Justice WERK, WERK WERKSHOP • 5:00 - 6:00
Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead and the hilarious badasses of
Lady Parts Justice will talk about how they are using humor to raise
awareness about the relentless attacks on reproductive rights and
access in 2016 . Lizz Winstead; Leah Bonnema; Joyelle Johnson; Helen
Hong; Marj Connely
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HAMILTON ROOM
COLLEGE DEBATE #1:
LOS ANGELES VS. THE IVY LEAGUE • 11:30 - 1:00
UCLA and the University of La Verne are going up against Yale to see
who can win the battle of intelligence and wits as they debate the
hottest topic of the election season.
GenFKD presents TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY • 1:00 - 2:00
A look at how community organizations, private-public partnerships,
and individuals are supporting young adults to thrive and survive after
high school. Dr. Alveda King, John Ratzenberger; Jose Osuna; Paul
Leon, Moderated by Justin Dent
VICE News presents TECH & PRIVACY • 2:30 - 3:30
A discussion of what companies such as Apple should do to
protect customers from privacy intrusions, how far the government
should be allowed to go in the name of public safety, and what
responsibility both leave to individuals. Rep. Ted Lieu; Xeni Jardin; Dr.
Vince Houghton; Moderated by Jason Leopold
JIMMY DORE • 4:00 - 5:00
COLLEGE DEBATE #2 : COLLEGIATE SHOWCASE • 5:30 - 7:00
“Battle of the Champions! The talented UCLA team and national
champions University of La Verne take on the skilled team from
Pepperdine joined by national champions Yale University.”
tubman ROOM
SiriusXM presents LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER HOSTED BY
DAVID WEBB • 12:00 - 1:00
The political pendulum swings wildly in America. Three positions, key
issues, three political experts and an ombudsman comedian. Politics
is serious stuff but it can be fun. David Webb; Dave Rubin; Leslie
Marshall; Nick Searcy; Rick Ungar
SiriusXM presents “THE CLINTONS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS: IT’S
COMPLICATED” HOSTED BY MARK THOMPSON • 1:00 - 2:00
What’s up with the Clintons and black folks and what impact will their
relationship have on 2016? Is the relationship one-sided, one of mutual
respect and loyalty or a marriage of convenience? Are the Obamas
representative of the relationship African Americans in general have
with the Clintons? Touré; Mark Thompson
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SUNDAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
SiriusXM presents “DEVIL’S ADVOCATE” HOSTED BY
RICK UNGAR • 2:00 - 3:00
Conservatives taking the liberal argument and liberals taking the
conservative argument. David Webb, John Fuglesang, Jimmy Dore,
Mark Thompson, Michael Steele, Rick Ungar
SiriusXM presents “COMEDY NATION: HATE OF THE NATION”
HOSTED BY JOHN FUGLESANG • 3:00 - 4:00
The nation is ferociously divided, both between - and within - its
political parties. Sometimes it seems like nobody hates Americans
more than other Americans. And only comedians can solve it. In
Comedy Nation, host John Fugelsang & his distinguished group of
non-experts blend standup performance with panel discussion in an
inflammatory format of intelligence and irreverence. Hal Sparks, John
Fuglesang
ISLAM IN THE 21ST CENTURY WITH ROBERT DAVI • 4:30 - 5:30
A look at how Islam is perceived, what is happening in the Muslim
world today, and why it is happening.
Ahmaed A. Syed, Esq., Daud Scott-CNHP, Emil Ihsan-Alexander Torabi,
Robert Davi
Latino Victory presents #LATINOTALKS • 6:00 - 7:00
The panel will discuss Latino priorities, demographic changes, and
the different ways to reach young Latinos - within the context of the
unique anti-Latino rhetoric of the 2016 election. The conversation will
be led by the co-founder of Latino Victory Project, Grace Parra; José
Andrés, President Vicente Fox, Secretary Julián Castro, Moderated by
Henry R. Muñoz III
WASHINGTON ROOM
RED STATE UPDATE • 11:30 - 12:30
Dunlap and Jackie take a break from their usual podcasting and
YouTubing from a bunker underneath Jackie’s Market in Mufreesboro,
Tennessee, for a special live recording at Politicon.
“THE DEAN SCREAM” + Q&A • 1:30 - 2:30
The story of 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean
and his infamous scream speech after his defeat in the Iowa Caucus.
Nicole Boxer
We the Internet TV presents “CAN POLITICAL SATIRE SURVIVE
POLITICAL CORRECTNESS?”
+ Q&A • 2:30 - 3:30
A comedic conversation with Lou Perez, Head Writer, We the Internet
TV Lou Perez
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NBC presents MTP DOCS: HOW POLITICS SAVED MIAMI
+ Q&A • 4:00 - 5:00
In a city where new cultures constantly bump up against each other,
Miami is a city that shows there are still some strengths to becoming
a mixing pot. Chuck Todd reports from his hometown of Miami, a city
where the future can always be re-invented. Steven Olikara; Chuck
Todd via Skype
Mic presents “THE MOVEMENT” (2 EPISODES) • 5:30 - 6:30
The new show is dedicated to the individuals who fight to reclaim
and recover marginalized communities across America. Rooted in
activism, The Movement highlights positive stories in marginalized
communities, the stories that aren’t being covered by the media and
aren’t being discussed on the campaign trail. In the face of unlikely
odds, the work and dedication of these individuals is lifting up young
lives, and transforming their communities for the better. This series is
about — and for — the invisible heroes making a difference.
Celeste Katz, Darnell Moore
LINCOLN ROOM
SHREK FOR PRESIDENT • 12:30 - 1:00
Shrek, Prince Charming, Pinocchio, and Fairy Godmother are running
for president of Far Far Away. The future of the country lies in the
hands of citizens who must decide which candidate is best for their
country, or depending on how you see it, which candidate is the least
of all the evils! . Shrek
“I VOTED”? • 1:30 - 3:30
When voting, we mark our ballots and away they disappear for
counting – tallied by reliable systems. Or so we hope. Few citizens
realize that today’s elections offer scant guarantee that votes are
recorded as intended. I Voted? examines the capture and counting of
votes in our elections. It asks the question, “How do we know our votes
count?” The answer is both surprising and disturbing. While democracy
does not begin with elections, it can end by failing to protect them.
Jason Smith, Moderated by Alice Ollstein
SALON SCREENING SERIES: A FACE IN THE CROWD • 6:00 - 8:00
An Arkansas drifter becomes an overnight media sensation. As he
becomes drunk with fame and power, will he ever be exposed as the
fraud he has become? Introduced by Xeni Jardin and Alex Bhattacharji
K STREET LOBBY
KEN RUDIN’S SCUTTLEBUTTONS • 1:30 - 2:30
Play along with a live version of ScuttleButtons, Ken Rudin’s “waste-oftime contest” guests need to guess a familiar name, saying or slogan
from a line of political campaign buttons. Ken Rudin
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CONSESSION
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318
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314
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217
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224
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218
216
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BOARD
GAME
A
117
115
B
312 213
S TA G E
310 211
214
212
113
111
210
308 209
208
306 207
E
OH SNAP!
PHOTO BOOTH
304 205
302 203
300 201
ENTRANCE / EXIT
206
204
202
200
109
107
KFI
RADIO
105
C
103
101
POLITICS
CORNER
OF
215
226
125
ART
SPEAKERS
D
HIT & RUN
SCREENPRINTING
227
228
S TA N D
E XHIBITOR
D IR E C TO RY
COMPANY
BOOTH
COMPANY
BOOTH
117, 119
17 Hats
109
Libertarian Party
ACLU SoCal
227
Approval Voting USA
203
Long Beach Young
Republicans
Bobtimystic Books
225
Lori Ferber Collectibles /
Patriotics.com
113
Brigade
306
Los Angeles LGBT Center
220
NationBuilder
201
NBC
312
Open Campaign
207
Oh Snap! Photo Booth
E
CA Clean Money
Campaign
222
Change Politics
107
Cute Fruit Undies
216
Decision 2016 Trading
Cards
Democracy Spring
Drug Policy Action
Follow My Vote, Inc.
204
Political Zingers
229
205
ProCon.Org
121
308
Redcycle
208
Revolution LA
123
See Political
210
Sonya Saturday Art
218
Teen Cancer America
310
The Center for Election
Science
314
The Contender
125
The Free and Equal
Elections Foundation
214
The Planetary Society
202
300,
302
211, 213
215
Hillary’s America
304
Is It Funny Or Offensive?
Jonathan Hennessey
KFI Radio Station
KPCC
B
Politalk
Futurist Films/"Outdated
Democracy"
Hit + Run
#JustVote
206
D
316, 318
219
C
322, 324
LA County Community
and Voter Outreach
217
Trumpmania
LA World Affairs Council
223
Veeptopus
200
Lady Parts Justice
115
Voter
320
League of Women Voters
Los Angeles
212
Voto Latino
We the Internet TV
101, 103
111
209
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VIL L AG E
STAGE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY • JUNE 25
11:00
DJ FRANK FOREAL
12:00
GET LIT/WORDS IGNT
1:30
ANDY COBB PRESENTS HOT SH*T MACHINE
3:00
MY PEOPLE PODCAST WITH ROSARIO DAWSON
4:00
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
5:00
DJ d.painter
SUNDAY • JUNE 26
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11:00
DJ DAISY O’DELL
12:00
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
1:00
WOODY GUTHRIE HOUR WITH DARRYL HOLTER
2:30
CONSERVATIVE COMEDY WITH ADAM YENSER
3:00
FOUNDING FATHERS WITH KEN RUDIN
4:00
TRUMP THE MUSICAL
5:00
DJ JEREMY SOLE
BOOK SIGNINGS
SATURDAY • JUNE 25
Wendy Davis
Van Jones, Dr. Ben Michaelis, Dr. Alveda King
Eugene Robinson, Jon Ronson, KT McFarland
John Ratzenberger
Senator Barbara Boxer, Ron Brownstein
Dana Loesch, Ann Coulter
Michael Murphy
SUNDAY • JUNE 26
Sarah Palin
Guy Benson, Mark Katharine Ham, Joanne Bamberger
Ben Shapiro
The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur meet and greet
President Vicente Fox, S.E. Cupp
James Carville, David Horowitz
Dinesh D’Souza
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appearances and book signings.
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Melissa Vandenberg Michael D’Antuono
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