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HYBRID: From Trump to Trumpism: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the American Right & Digital Media
14 June 2022, 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
The 2016 and 2020 US elections sparked renewed interest in American far right politics. Focused on the contemporary political landscape, this event investigates the move from Trump to Trumpism through the lens of digital media.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Dr Cat Tebaldi
Location
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IAS Common Ground (or online)G11, Ground Floor, South Wing, Wilkins BuildingUCL, Gower St, LondonWC1E 6BT
The 2016 and 2020 US elections sparked renewed interest in American far right politics. Focused on the contemporary political landscape, this event investigates the move from Trump to Trumpism through the lens of digital media. As Trump supporters embrace far-right conspiracy theories such as QAnon, Stop the Steal, and anti-mask/anti-vax “freedom” movements, this panel examines the connection between the online and offline political activities. By bringing together interdisciplinary experts, the event will underscore the importance of studying the digital sphere as a key site for right-wing political activity in America today.
Speakers: Professor Veronika Koller; Dr Rob Topinka; Professor Alan Finlayson; Dr Ashton Kingdon
Chair: Dr Cat Tebaldi
Organised by Dr Cat Tebaldi and Dr Katie Gaddini and hosted at the Centre for US Politics, UCL
This event will be in-person at UCL and available to join online. Please register for the correct ticket: https://cusp-trumpism.eventbrite.co.uk
About the Speakers
Professor Veronika Koller
Professor of Discourse Studies at Dept of Linguistics and English Language, Lancaster University
My main research is on political discourse, business discourse, health communication, and language and sexuality. A special research interest of mine is metaphor theory and analysis, as well as socio-cognitive approaches to critical discourse studies.
More about Professor Veronika KollerDr Rob Topinka
Senior Lecturer at Dept of Film, Media & Cultural Studies, Birkbeck
My areas of expertise are in technology, the city, transnationalism, postcolonialism, and race. I examine the ways in which media and technology affect everyday life and urban governance. My research spans disciplines and time periods, drawing on urban studies, media theory, rhetoric, and aesthetics to examine the history and present of media, race, and urban life.
More about Dr Rob TopinkaProfessor Alan Finlayson
Professor of Political & Social Theory, at School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia
Professor Alan Finlayson's research combines contributions to the development of democratic political and cultural theory with the theoretical and historical analysis and interpretation of the ideologies that shape British political culture, political economy and 'governmentality'. As part of this work he has developed particular expertise in the theoretical and practical study of political rhetoric, a field which - in the form of Rhetorical Political Analysis - he has done much to establish within British Political Studies. In this context he oversees the website British Political Speech.
More about Professor Alan FinlaysonDr Ashton Kingdon
Doctoral Fellow at Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right, University of Southampton
My research is interdisciplinary, combining criminology, history, and computer science to explore the ways in which extremists utilise technology for recruitment and radicalisation, whilst giving equal weight to the subcultural elements of the users of this technology. In addition, I examine the various ways history is being manipulated and weaponised to fuel contemporary extremist narratives. I have taught widely in the areas of criminology, security theory, politics and international relations, and terrorism studies. Throughout the past few years I have advised the UK government, military, United Nations, the police, and social media companies as to the risks posed by extremists operating online. In addition to extremists’ use of technology to recruit and radicalise, my expertise lies in analysing the relationship existing between terrorism and climate change.
More about Dr Ashton Kingdon