Times Talk with President Cathy Cox and Ms. Nikki Randall-Stroud - Wednesday, Oct. 14 in Russell Library Pat Peterson Room

Please join us for Times Talk this Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon with GCSU President Cathy Cox (former state representative and Georgia Secretary of State) and Ms. Nikki Randall-Stroud (former state representative, Bibb County) on "It’s election time! Dissecting political campaigns & ads that influence you"

The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: 
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads, Sept. 19, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/media/california-political-ads-influencers-law.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IFE.vZyU.plKAe1kHqobv&smid=url-share

The Age of Eerie A.I. Political Ads Is Here, March 13, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/politics/ai-ads-campaign-deepfake.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IFE.gW37.GRLnuENNj0wx&smid=url-share

Midterm races are drowning in dark money (video)
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000011112041/midterm-races-are-drowning-in-dark-money.html?smid=url-share

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