The New Political Landscape: Populism and Demagoguery

Location

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center

Free

As the uncertainty of a new political landscape faces us, USD’s Humanities Center will offer a series of programs intended to address some of the most important challenges and issues of our times. Our discussion regarding populism and demagoguery will be introduced by faculty experts from the departments of English, History, and Political Science and International Relations.

Our discussion will be introducted by the following panelists:

Ryan Abrecht, PhD | Assistant Professor, History and Director, Classical Studies
Harriet Baber, PhD | Professor, Philosophy
Timothy Wyman McCarty, PhD | Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations
Moderated by Brian Clack, PhD | Associate Professor, Philosophy and Director, Humanities Center

ABOUT THE NEW POLITICAL LANDSCAPE SERIES:

Alongside special lectures, student working groups, and workshops will be a weekly panel discussion of experts and specialists that address such issues as: climate change, truth and objectivity, race and identity, immigration, foreign policy, and the role of media. The NPL Series will be held on select Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm from January 31 to May 2 in the Humanities Center.