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FIRESIDE CHAT

MAKING SENSE OF THE CRAZY:

AMERICA IN AN ELECTION YEAR

WITH ANDREW HEATON

Wednesday, 25th September

Members’ Library

19:30 – 21:00

 

Very Limited Spaces Remaining


 
 
 
 

ABOUT THE EVENT

In the first in what is intended to become a regular feature of membership, The Royal Scots Club OAG will be hosting a fireside chat with, Andrew Heaton titled Making Sense of the Crazy: America in an Election Year. The format of the evening is designed as an informal closed door conversation where Andrew will take us through his experiences of being a political commentator at the heart of American politics in the run up to one of the most contentious elections in American history. Andrew is uniquely placed to provide insight and commentary to your questions across all aspects of American politics and its spillover into society, business and beyond.

 
 
Member only event
In the first in what is intended to become a regular feature of membership, The Royal Scots Club OAG will be hosting a fireside chat with, Andrew Heaton titled Making Sense of the Crazy: America in an Election Year. The format of the evening is designed as an informal closed door conversation where Andrew will take us through his experiences of being a political commentator at the heart of American politics in the run up to one of the most contentious elections in American history. Andrew is uniquely placed to provide insight and commentary to your questions across all aspects of American politics and its spillover into society, business and beyond.
 
 

TIME & LOCATION



Date and time: 25 Sept, 2024

Location: The Royal Scots Club Members’ Library
Ticket type
Price

Club Member
£0.00
General Admission
N/A

*This is a member only event. Interested in becoming a member please visit our membership page.
 
 

MEET THE SPEAKER ANDREW HEATON

Andrew is a former congressional assistant, multi award winning political satirist, comedian, author, host of the Political Orphanage podcast and a fellow Royal Scots Club member. You can find Andrew’s Podcast and listen below.

 
 

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