The U.S. is experiencing unprecedented levels of political polarization relative to the past few decades, especially in terms of affective polarization, or feelings of dislike and distrust towards members of the opposing political party. In this winter talk series, we will hear from experts across disciplines (social psychology, political science, sociology, communication) in order to better understand why political polarization is so high and what, if anything, can we do about it.

1/23 - Billy Brady (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University)
1/30 - Ken Kollman (Political Science Department, University of Michigan)
2/6 - Mara Ostfeld (Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan)
2/13 - David Dunning (Psychology Department, University of Michigan)
2/20 - Jennifer Wolak (Political Science Department, Michigan State University)
3/6 - Yanna Krupnikov (Communication and Media Department, University of Michigan)
3/13 - Anne Wilson (Psychology Department, Wilfrid Laurier University)
3/20 - Shanto Iyengar (Political Science Department, Stanford University)
3/27 - Delia Baldassarri (Sociology Department, New York University)
4/3 - Eli Finkel (Psychology Department & Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University)
4/10 - Joshua Kalla (Political Science Department, Yale University)
4/17 - Yphtach Lelkes (Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania)

Talks are Mondays at 3:30 p.m. at ISR Thompson Room 1430, and will be recorded.