Pioneer of Verbatim theater and veteran journalist, Phelim McAleer, relates his experiences in taking a first time trip to Israel to create the play, “October 7th” as an antidote to progressive-generated antisemitism. Come hear what motivated this witty, wise, Northern Ireland born, best selling writer to produce, together with his wife, Ann McElhinney, this “spellbinding” […]
past Events
You do not have to live on the West Side to attend one of our events, nor do you have to be a member or a registered Republican. Everyone is welcome.
Speakers “R” Us! Open Mic Night
It’s open mic night (guided) at the next meeting of the Gertrude and Morrison Parker West Side Republican Club! Come with your comments, concerns, ideas and suggestions, and let’s have a conversation on the Republican presidential race Wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and beyond State of the state and city NY GOP Our club Together […]
DATE CHANGE: Nov 21 -Bill Roggio – Countering Terrorism in Gaza and Beyond
Terrorist threat analyst, Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow and editor of its Long War Journal, Bill Roggio, has been reporting in depth on “Israel at War” from Day One. Drawing on his experience as an embedded war reporter in Iraq, Mr. Roggio gives us an up-to-the-minute account and analysis of Israel’s war on […]
Hannah E. Meyers – Fighting Crime in the City
Last month it was “Crime in the City.” This month we consider how to counter. Especially relevant before City Council elections, the topic is worthy of two sessions. Come hear the vibrant, witty, wise and informed Manhattan Institute director of policing and public safety, Hannah E. Meyers, speak on “Fighting Crime in the City” at the […]
Sid Rosenberg and Tom Kenniff – Crime in the City
Oh, what could have been .. . . had voters taken Sid Rosenberg’s advice and elected Tom Kenniff Manhattan DA. The renowned prosecutor, defense attorney and Iraq War veteran, Thomas Kenniff, and the premier morning talk-show host, Sid Rosenberg, comment on the crime crisis, subway violence, current court cases, the mayor, migrants and more as […]
Ed Cox – Building on Success
Come hear the new and former chairman of New York State’s Republican Party, Ed Cox, tell us how we can build on the state party’s success in last year’s congressional elections, when it turned the House red, to even greater city, state and Washington wins, including the presidential prize. Join the conversation and plan for […]
Gordon Chang – China’s War on America
It’s not coming, it’s here, from Covid to the South China Sea: China’s War on America. How did this happen, and what can we do? America’s foremost Asia specialist, author, commentator and columnist, Gordon G. Chang, returns to enrich and enlighten us with his ever-growing expertise at the May meeting of the Gertrude and Morrison […]
Ray Kelly – A Special Conversation
Can we feel safe in the city again? There’s no one better to tell us how than the longest serving police commissioner of the NYPD and international security expert, Raymond W. Kelly. Come engage in an expansive conversation and extensive Q & A with this innovative, master of policing, responsible for driving crime in the […]
Doug Schoen – Power
Democrat but sometimes Republican-supporting pollster and political consultant, Doug Schoen, who counts Bill Clinton, Bloomberg, Trump, Begin, Rabin and more among his clients, reflects on these powerful personages and lessons to be learned from them in his new book, “Power: The 50 Truths.” Come hear this power behind the throne tell his insider tales still […]
Mark Krikorian – Beyond the Border
The dynamic Mark Krikorian, a man on a mission for the Center for Immigration Studies, still going strong after almost 30 years as its executive director, returns to enlighten us on what the real immigration debate is all about: Should immigration be limited or unlimited? Come hear the host of the podcast series, “Parsing Immigration […]
Judge Michael B. Mukasey – Is the DOJ Acting Legitimately?
Is the DOJ acting legitimately? There’s no one better to answer that question than the George W. Bush-appointed U.S. attorney general, Judge Michael B. Mukasey. The always speaking truth to power former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, who presided over terrorism trials, will draw on his […]
Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames – Inflation
How much did you pay for your Thanksgiving turkey this year? Certainly more than last year, but whether it was a little or a lot more, that’s very bad. Come find out why from the seriously entertaining business media mogul, Steve Forbes, and his equally enlightening collaborator, Elizabeth Ames, as they speak on their new […]