Nathan Kalmoe on hateful rhetoric and political violence

UW-Madison political science professor Nathan Kalmoe discusses increasing levels of hateful rhetoric toward migrants and others as the 2024 election approaches and rising fears of political violence.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 11, 2024

UW-Madison political scientist Nathan Kalmoe discusses increasing levels of hateful rhetoric toward migrants and other groups in advance of the 2024 election and rising fear about political violence.

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