Audience members in line to ask Anderson Cooper questions at a Lisner event.

Anderson Cooper, host of CNN?s ?Anderson Cooper 360?, shared his views of the political landscape and discussed his career and his personal life with School of Media and Public Affairs Director Frank Sesno. The event was part of SMPA?s Silver Anniversary celebration and was co-sponsored by the student organization Allied in Pride. Mr. Sesno opened the floor for questions from audience members eager to hear his advice for aspiring journalists and young LGBTQ people. He encouraged students to ?out-hustle? others and follow their gut instincts.