Sarah Longwell

On September 3, 2026, political strategist and media entrepreneur Sarah Longwell will appear at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in conversation with acclaimed journalist Kara Swisher. Longwell, the CEO and publisher of The Bulwark and host of “The Focus Group” podcast, spent the months after the 2024 election conducting hundreds of focus groups with voters across the political spectrum. Her new book, *How to Eat an Elephant*, draws on that research and her own journey from a lesbian Republican operative to a leading voice in the anti‑MAGA movement. The book offers a fresh explanation of how American politics reached its current state and lays out a practical playbook for building a broad coalition to defeat authoritarian populism, one voter at a time. Swisher, who hosts “On with Kara Swisher” and co‑hosts the “Pivot” podcast, is editor‑at‑large at *New York* Magazine, co‑founder of Recode, and author of *Burn Book: A Tech Love Story*.

When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm ET, with doors opening at 6:00 pm.

Showtimes: The event is a single evening presentation; the conversation between Longwell and Swisher is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm ET.

Tickets: In‑person admission is available as a General Admission ticket plus a signed copy of *How to Eat an Elephant* for $45. (A $5 increase applies if purchased the day before the event.) Limited premium seating options are also offered, and reserved seating is available at select giving levels. Virtual attendance is priced at $12 for a standard ticket or $37 for a virtual ticket that includes a signed book. All tickets are subject to additional online service fees.

Lineup: The event features Sarah Longwell in conversation with Kara Swisher. No other performers or speakers are listed.

Run time: The event page does not specify a run time, but author talks at Sixth & I typically last 60–90 minutes, including the conversation and a possible audience Q&A.

Ages: No age restrictions are mentioned on the page; the event is likely open to all ages unless otherwise noted by the venue.

Venue: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, located in Washington, D.C., offering both in‑person and virtual attendance options.

Note: The in‑person ticket bundle includes a signed copy of Longwell’s book, and virtual attendees can also purchase a ticket that includes a signed book to be shipped. Reserved seating at select giving levels is available for those who wish to support the venue at a higher tier.