Joe Manchin in Conversation: "Dead Center"

Join former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin for a timely and candid conversation about his maverick career in government, crossing party lines, and addressing the dysfunction at the heart of our politics—centered around his new memoir, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense. At a time when our country feels more divided than ever, Senator Manchin is inviting Americans back to the center—where solutions are possible, principles still matter, and leadership starts with listening.

From the coal fields of Farmington, West Virginia, to some of the highest-stakes decisions in the U.S. Senate, Manchin has never wavered from his core beliefs: fiscal responsibility, social compassion, and putting country before party. In Dead Center—part memoir, part manifesto—he makes a passionate case for a new, solutions-oriented politics rooted in common sense. Reflecting on the decisions that shaped him as a leader and public servant, he shares never-before-told stories from inside the Senate and the White House, along with fresh insight into how government can deliver real results for the American people.

It’s a reminder that leadership still matters, character still counts, and common sense should never go out of style.

Friday, September 12, 2025 I 5:30-6:30 pm

Diversified Energy Terrace I WVU Milan Puskar Stadium

Every ticket includes a pre-signed copy of "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense" written by Senator Joe Manchin. Your copy will be available for pickup at the event. 

Gates open at 4:45 pm. Please enter through the North Gate. Parking will be limited due to the Backyard Brawl.

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