As Donald Trump begins his presidency, panelists at the Hammer Museum look back on what made the 2016 presidential election heated, contentious and ultimately exhausting. UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck looks at the effectiveness of campaign ads; public policy scholar Theodore Johnson discusses the changing role of the black electorate; and UC Irvine, political scientist Michael Tesler examines the connection between economic anxiety and racial resentment. Moderated by Ian Masters, journalist, documentary filmmaker and KPFK 90.7 FM radio host..
This7:30 program at the Billy Wilder Theater is free, but tickets are required and available at the box office one hour before the event. General admission tickets are available one per person on a first come, first served basis following member ticketing. Early arrival is recommended. Food and drink may not be carried into the Billy Wilder Theater. Read the museum's food, bag check and photo policies.
