# Politics and Mythmaking

- Institution: Gresham College
- Taught by: Professor Luke Nichter, Professor Peter Knight
- Year: 2024
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/series/politics-and-mythmaking)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The 1968 Presidential Election remains the most divisive in modern U.S. history, with Democrat Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and independent George Wallace at the forefront, and outgoing President Lyndon Johnson working behind the scenes. This lecture explores the striking parallels between 1968 and the 2024 Election, drawing on previously unexplored archives and numerous interviews. It challenges conventional views, revealing how the 1968 campaign set a new standard and tone for electoral battles, offering a compelling preview of the current political landscape.

## Lectures

1. [The Presidential Election of 1968 - and Implications for 2024](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-politics-and-mythmaking/01d421b59114) (Audio)
2. [Making Sense of Conspiracy Theories](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-politics-and-mythmaking/0b72ef76dc19) (Audio)