Ben Wikler — This Is The Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy - with Nancy Pelosi & Judy Woodruff — at Conn Ave

Ben Wikler, the former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and a renowned Democratic strategist, comes to Politics and Prose to discuss his new book, *This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy*. He will be joined in conversation by former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and veteran journalist Judy Woodruff. Wikler draws on his experience in high-stakes political battles in Wisconsin to offer a practical, hopeful guide for individuals and small groups to defend democracy and counter right-wing extremism. The event includes a live, in-person audience at the Connecticut Avenue NW store, as well as a livestream option for remote viewers.

When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Tickets: This event is free and open to the public, with first-come, first-served seating. No ticket purchase is required.

Livestream: Those unable to attend in person can join the livestream. The raw text indicates a link (labeled "HERE") to access the livestream; details are available via the event page.

Lineup: Ben Wikler (author and former Wisconsin Democratic Party chair) in conversation with Nancy Pelosi (former Speaker of the House) and Judy Woodruff (senior correspondent and former anchor of PBS NewsHour).

Book: Wikler's *This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy* (hardcover, $29.99, ISBN 9781324131434) will be released on July 21, 2026, and is available for preorder from the store.

Accessibility: To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally one week before the event. The store will make an effort to accommodate all requests up until the event time.

Ages: No age restriction is stated; the event is likely for general audiences, though content may be most suitable for older teens and adults.

Note: The event features a conversation and book signing, though specific signing details are not provided in the raw text. Attendees can expect a talk followed by a Q&A and book purchase opportunities.