Divided States of America – with Danny Ghosen & Süeda Isik

Let op: dit programma is onderdeel van twee programma’s over de Amerikaanse presidentsverkiezing. Jouw ticket is ook geldig voor de Watch Party– voertaal Engels / This program is part of two programs about the American presidential election. Your ticket is also valid for the Watch Party.

In English

This year’s elections in the United States will be exciting, to say the least. Joe Biden had to withdraw, what are the chances of the Democrats with Kamala Harris? Can Donald Trump, who survived a recent assassination attempt and was recently convicted of fraud (among other things), still become president? Are these the best candidates to lead the most powerful country in the world? What are potential consequences of this election? What do ‘ordinary’ Americans think about the path the country should take, and what will the outcome mean for Europe?

The run-up to the election is heady with conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift’s influence and plenty of memes going viral. How will America choose, and what will the result mean for domestic politics? What is the big Project 2025 from Trump’s ranks, and what will remain of democracy? Or will the Democrats get the chance to extend and bet on the Green New Deal and securing abortion rights?

We will talk about this with several experts. Including Danny Ghosen on his conversations with ordinary Americans; journalist Süeda Işık on meme culture; America expert Kirsten Verdel on the domestic politics; and prof. Michal Ondercoon what the outcome of the election will mean for Europe.

This is a program of Studium Generale, Erasmus Universiteit & Debatpodium Arminius. The Watch Party following this program is included.