The Present and Future of US Politics: The Urban-Rural Divide
As the United States heads into a high-stakes presidential election, this seminar series explores the structural problems and political challenges behind the headlines. We examine why American politics is so polarised and ask: what is at stake in the 2024 elections?

The seminars will open with a short presentation by an expert, followed by questions and discussion. Everyone with an interest in US politics is welcome. Lunch will be available.

Week 1: The Urban-Rural Divide
Did the election results reinforce the partisan divide between cities and rural areas? How, in the wake of Covid and BLM protests, did a critique of cities as dysfunctional and radical play out in this election?
Date: 13 November 2024, 12:30 (Wednesday, 5th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Venue: Rothermere American Institute, 1A South Parks Road OX1 3UB
Venue Details: Main Seminar Room
Speaker: Kimberly Johnson (University of Oxford)
Organising department: Rothermere American Institute
Organisers: Adam Smith (Oxford), Daniel Rowe (Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: events@rai.ox.ac.uk
Part of: The Present and Future of US Politics
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Public
Editor: Hannah Greiving