Kevin Wagner, Ph.D.

LLS Distinguished Professor of Current Affairs


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.”

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Red State, Blue State (Video)

The United States has entered an era of partisanship and division. This contest takes different forms: Conservatives vs. Liberals; Republicans vs. Democrats; Red States vs. Blue States. In this course we will explore the nature of those divisions and the forces causing them. We will examine the differences in approach and see if there is room for compromise. This course will use current public opinion research grounded in political analysis.

This is for the video ONLY.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.

Course # F1T3O — One Time Event
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, November 30 2021
Time:12 - 1:30 PM
Fee:$30 / member; $35 / non-member

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Red State, Blue State (Video & Live)

The United States has entered an era of partisanship and division. This contest takes different forms: Conservatives vs. Liberals; Republicans vs. Democrats; Red States vs. Blue States. In this course we will explore the nature of those divisions and the forces causing them. We will examine the differences in approach and see if there is room for compromise. This course will use current public opinion research grounded in political analysis.

This is for both the video and live in-person lecture.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.

Course # F1T3LO — One Time Event
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, November 30 2021
Time:12 - 1:30 PM
Fee:$35 / member; $40 / non-member

Register Now

Red State, Blue State (Live In-Person)

The United States has entered an era of partisanship and division. This contest takes different forms: Conservatives vs. Liberals; Republicans vs. Democrats; Red States vs. Blue States. In this course we will explore the nature of those divisions and the forces causing them. We will examine the differences in approach and see if there is room for compromise. This course will use current public opinion research grounded in political analysis.

This is for the live in-person class.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.

Course # F1T3L — One Time Event
Place:Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus
Dates:Tuesday, November 30 2021
Time:12 - 1:30 PM
Fee:$25 / member; $30 / non-member

Register Now
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