Political Science
Kevin Wagner, Ph.D., received his J.D. from the University of Florida and worked as an attorney and member of the Florida Bar in Palm Beach Gardens. He left the full-time practice of law and returned to the University of Florida to earn an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science. His research and teaching interests include American politics, campaigns and elections, media and politics, and American political thought. His work has been published in leading journals and law reviews and presented at major national conferences. He is one of the leading authorities on the effects of technology on politics and campaigning. Professor Wagner has lectured extensively on American politics and has been cited in many leading newspapers, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, L.A. Times, New York Newsday, the Dallas Morning News and The Miami Herald. He has been featured on CBS 12 as a political analyst and on national television, including NBC’s “Today Show.”
Student Testimonials
- "I enjoyed Dr. Wagner's class so much that I signed up for his next class!"
- "Great rapport with the class."
Constitutional Crisis: Impeachment in America
In this class, Professor Wagner will examine the process, procedures and history of the impeachment process in the United States Congress. This lecture will explore how impeachment works and the legal and political significance of the larger process. Using visuals, polling and the latest political information, Professor Wagner will show how impeachment is shaping the nature of our nation and the upcoming election.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # WPM3 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Monday, January 6 2020 |
| Time: | 4:30 - 6 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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Primaries, Politics and Pundits
Inside the 2020 Presidential Election
This series will give an in depth look at the ongoing battle to lead the United States. Using engaging visuals and the latest political events, Professor Wagner will explore the controversies and news that are moving the race through an analysis of the political media, parties, interest groups and public opinion. Each lecture will explore modern politics through the lens of political history and from Professor Wagner's research on the growing shifts in the political media and political process. Professor Wagner will present survey results, media clips, and analysis of the latest happenings. Combining visuals, data and occasional humor, Professor Wagner will show how events, technology, media and politicians are shaping who our next president will be.
Four Lectures
- Polling, Politics and the Internet - Who is Talking and Who is Listening?
- The Invisible Primary - Money and Power
- Israel and Foreign Policy - Do People Vote Only Their Pocketbook?
- Preaching to the Choir - What Happened to Moderates?
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| Course # W4T1 — Last 4 Weeks
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesdays, February 4, 18, 25; March 3 2020
(No Class On Tuesday, February 11 2020 ) |
| Time: | 9:30 - 11 AM |
| Fee: | $50 / member; $65 / non-member |
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