IOP Pritzker Fellow Opal Vadhan on "Social Media in Politics: Meeting People Where They Are"

THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY

Wednesday, February 25

3:30-4:45pm

Years ago, social media wasn’t nearly as important in politics as it is today. Now, every candidate, elected official and government office is on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and X to reach people where they already are. How do campaigns and the White House use social media to get their message out, respond in real time and connect with voters - especially young people? We’ll also talk about the power of content creators, whose voices and platforms can shape public conversations, highlight issues and even influence elections. How do teams balance authenticity with strategy, personality with policy and speed with accuracy? We’ll explore all of this honestly and give you a sense of what it’s like to do politics in a world where every second online counts.

Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ella Kumano-Maloney (ikmaloney@uchicago.edu).