The Declaration at 250: The Moral Ideas That Formed a Nation

Walter Isaacson and Jay Lapeyre in conversation, moderated by Daniel Erspamer

As part of the Civil Discourse Speaker Series, this conversation examines the ideas at the heart of the Declaration of Independence and their continuing relevance for American civic life. Together, Walter Isaacson and Jay Lapeyre explore how the founding principles that shaped the nation can still inspire independent thought, civil discourse, and shared purpose today.

Recorded live on March 17, 2026, in Metairie, Louisiana.