CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Affective Polarization and Discussion

November 2, 2023
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ET
WEBINAR

Matthew Levendusky discussed the origins of affective polarization—the tendency to dislike and distrust those from the opposing political party. He shares strategies from his research centered on discussion for reducing this animosity. Moderated by Kristina Becvar. This event was organized by the Network for Responsible Public Policy.

Video

SPEAKERS

MATTHEW LEVENDUSKY is professor of Political Science, as well as the Stephen and Mary Baran Chair in the Institutions of Democracy at the Annenberg Public Policy Center. He also holds a secondary (courtesy) appointment at the Annenberg School for Communication. He was previously the Penny and Robert A. Fox Director of the Fels Institute of Government (2018-2023); Distinguished Fellow in the Institutions of Democracy at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (2017-2019); graduate group chairperson (2013-2018), associate professor (2013-2018), and assistant professor of Political Science at Penn (2007-2013); as well as a postdoctoral research associate at the Center for the Study of American Politics at Yale University (2006-2007). He obtained his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2006 and his BA (with highest honors) from The Pennsylvania State University in 2001. Since 2014, he has served as a decision desk analyst for NBC News.

MODERATOR

KRISTINA BECVAR is the Executive Director of Bridge Alliance.