As we celebrate the iconic presidents of the nation's past, here's a look at some of the potential presidential candidates that once appeared on the Chicago Ideas platform. Some are rumored contenders, some are confirmed, and some are just testing the waters, but what they all have in common is their commitment to exploring their biggest ideas yet.

Hear from the trailblazers who have led—and are still leading—the fight for equal footing and a seat at the table.

Fake Shore Drive's Andrew Barber sits down with hop hop icon Snoop Dogg for a special Chicago Ideas Week interview.

A word from Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Dr. Helene Gayle, and Jose Antonio Vargas.

Chicago Ideas curates year-round programs that relate to the current issues around us and inside us. Discover new ways of looking at these issues from thought-leaders from around the globe.