Ryan Houseman, Webcast Director and Shawn Chadwick were the video crew for MTI.  2  different webcasts were live streamed out of the German Marshall Funds DC Headquarters in Downtown Washington DC. The Webcasts were streamed out simultaneously on FB and YouTube For the video production MTI used a Panasonic AGDVX 200, Sachtler Tripod and webcasted/live streamed the events to Facebook and YouTube with Apple Macbook Pro Encoders.

The morning session  covered the funds  Understanding America project,which featured a conversation with  Bill Kristol and Neera Tanden on the future of the Republican and Democratic Parties following the midterm elections. The conversation was moderated by Juliane Schäuble, and it examined  current dynamics in both parties, unpacking the political sentiments driving politics in the United States today. The discussion also touched on how these trends will impact a U.S. transatlantic agenda and future foreign policy engagement.  The video on demand link   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhnu__Xadjg&t=11s

The afternoon session  featured Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wisc) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) which covered the topic  
Analyzing Russian Interference Operation Across Time and Space: Launch of a New Interactive Tool  The video on demand Facebook Link can be found at  https://www.facebook.com/gmfus/videos/201735097396392/

MTI is in entering its 29th year of operation.  The company has been supplying video services in webcasting since 1998.  MTI works with a variety of associations and non profits on a regular basis

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)  http://www.gmfus.org/ strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.

GMF contributes research and analysis and convenes leaders on transatlantic issues relevant to policymakers. GMF offers rising leaders opportunities to develop their skills and networks through transatlantic exchange, and supports civil society in the Balkans and Black Sea regions by fostering democratic initiatives, rule of law, and regional cooperation.

Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, nonprofit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.

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