September 2020
Recent events in cities like Portland and Kenosha have highlighted the growing radicalization of protest. Professor Lowndes will discuss the discursive links between the Trump campaign and the emergent right- wing street violence in historical context.
Why do conspiracy theories play such a prominent part in contemporary politics? Professor Uscinski will discuss the role conspiracies theories play, who believes them, and why.
How should we view the Trump impeachment in the context of past impeachments? What are the possible political ramifications, and what these comparisons tell us about elections and the presidency?
What will be the political consequences of the massive street protests over the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd?
What effects will Covid-19 have on our politics and the election? Why is the response to the pandemic so politically polarized, and what might bridge the partisan gap in America today?
What is the Electoral College, and why do some key states matter so much? This talk will cover the basics around election math and campaign strategy.