A review of recent findings in political psychology on the nature and origins of illiberal and reactionary forces in American politics, including a discussion of how broad sociopolitical changes have fostered animosity, a need for chaos, the spread of misinformation, and support for right-wing populist leaders. 

Presenter: Matthew Luttig is an associate professor in the  Political Science Department at Colgate University. His research investigates the psychology of contemporary politics in America. He teaches courses on public opinion, the news media, and political psychology.