Jan 31, 2026
Why have Americans living in different places come to experience politics as a battle between “us” and “them”? In Rural Versus Urban, Suzanne Mettler and Trevor Brown argue that political polarization is not just about red states and blue states, or coastal elites who alienate those in fly-over country. Instead, polarization permeates every region and every state—and has become organized through a harmful rural-urban division. Mettler will be joined in conversation with NWS co-founder and #1 NYT bestselling author Doug Stanton.
Tier One: $27
Tier Two: $17
Student/Educator: $12
Tier One indicates premium seating options with the best views.
Tier Two indicates standard seating options, available on the main floor and most of the balcony.
Admits one person to the live event. Tickets do not include a book.
Event Details:
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with live music and the conversation begins at 2:00 p.m. This event includes a Q&A session and an author signing immediately following in the lobby.
Content Rating Unless otherwise noted, NWS events are designed for adult audiences and may not be suitable for children.
Group Tickets:
For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: [email protected]
Additional City Opera House transaction fees are applied at checkout. Some fees may be waived if tickets are purchased over the phone or in-person at the City Opera House.