This webinar, hosted by the University of Illinois Center for Social and Behavioral Science, will feature a panel discussion with Illinois faculty including Nikki Usher, associate professor of journalism. Panelists will draw on their multidisciplinary research and expertise on elections to provide insights into how current events are shaping our approach to democracy, political divisiveness, and the media in a time of turmoil and crisis. They will share their perspectives on the psychological difference between liberals and conservatives, disinformation campaigns, addressing politics with others who do not share similar viewpoints, and more.