If you can’t get enough of Chris Matthews’ freewheeling, in-your-face style of punditry on MSNBC’s “Hardball,” here’s a chance to get your fix in person. Matthews will be at Franklin & Marshall College next Wednesday night to talk about health care reform, the state of the economy and President Barack Obama’s poll ratings.

The event, being held at F&M’s Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, is free and open to the public but tickets are required. “A Political Conversation with Chris Matthews begins at 8:30 p.m. Matthews is being hosted by F&M’s Center for Politics & Public Affairs and the Department of Government. “The government department is very excited that Chris Matthews will be on campus, and we expect him to bring the same intensity to the campus that he displays every night on television,” said Robert C. Gray, chairman of the government department.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Franklin & Marshall Box Office, located inside the Roschel Performing Arts Center. The hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Moderating the discussion will be G. Terry Madonna, director of F&M’s Center for Politics and Public Affairs. Also appearing during the program will be attorney Stanley M. Brand, a 1970 F&M grad who served as general counsel to former House Speaker Tip O’Neill.