The Urbana 'Un-Debate' and 'Ask a Voter' event will explore foreign affairs.

Candidate debates rarely enlighten the electorate. Instead, Illinois Public Media, NPR Illinois, the University of Illinois System Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Columbia College, and the League of Women Voters will explore critical issues likely to motivate voting in the 2024 presidential election.

The main event will be a panel discussion open to the public about the issue of foreign affairs. Experts on the issue will lay out the facts and policies with opportunity for civil discourse with attendees with the goal of minimizing misinformation.

Panelists:

• Konstantin Sonin: John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Expert on Russian Political and Economic Affairs
• Dick Farkas: Professor of Political Science at DePaul University. Expert on Russian and Eastern European Politics, Revolution, and Terrorism.
• Nicholas Grossman: Teaching Assistant Professor at UIUC. Expert on U.S. Foreign Policy, with a focus on Gaza and Ukraine

Moderator: Brian Mackey, Host of The 21st

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Parking & Directions:
Driving: Enter the iHotel lot on the facility’s north side off of St. Mary’s Road across from the State Farm Center. Placing 111 St. Mary’s Road into your GPS will direct to the correct lot. Parking is free. Enter the west wing doors under the overhang. You will see signage for the event.

Bus: The iHotel is serviced by three stops via CUMTD. St. Mary’s Road at iHotel, First & St. Mary’s, or First at iHotel. Fares are $1 per ride, or free for those with a university iCard, or free if riding within the UIUC campus iZone.