“Even-tempered discourse” refers to a generally objective discussion about a given topic. Cynical as I am, I do not hold a shred of expectation that this event will be even-tempered nor objective. Such an opinion also comes from my general distrust of tenured elistist academics, as that specific cohort of “scholars” are positioned far to the left, hiding behind the ivy-covered walls on campus, while spewing exceedingly subjective platitudes to their captive audiences in an effort to promote their respective agendas.

BTW: Hillary is so adored by the NYC masses, she should run for Prime Minister of the Hamptons. She’s not held in such high esteem by Madison Avenue though, but that has more to do with her penchant for putrid power pantsuits rather than her political position and progressive, yet polarizing, predilection for propaganda.