Speaking of Psychology

The psychology of political messaging, with Drew Westen, PhD

Sep 28, 2022

42:15

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Drew Westen

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The Importance of Language in Politics

04:46

Why Do We Need to Teach About Race and Racism?

01:57

The Inconsistencies in Social Security

03:33

Is Pro Choice the Short Hand Alternative to Pro Choice?

02:23

Introduction

2min

How Do We Choose Dinnerweowe Don't Go Through the List of Leg With May Weowe?

2min

The Importance of Language in Politics

5min

Why Do We Need to Teach About Race and Racism?

2min

Are You Pro Life or Pro Choice?

4min

Is Pro Choice the Short Hand Alternative to Pro Choice?

2min

Do We Absorb Political Information Differently From Other Types of Information?

3min

The Inconsistencies in Social Security

4min

How Did You Turn Your Attention to Politics?

5min

10.

The Political Brain, a Book Review

5min

11.

The Best Anicdote to Narcissism Is Empiricism

3min

12.

Is This Book Going to Give Away All Your Trade Secrets?

4min

Psychologists’ research has found that it’s not the nuances of policy debates that drive voter behavior but instead how voters feel about candidates and political parties -- and whom they trust to share their values. Drew Westen, PhD, of Emory University, talks about how emotions drive our political behavior, what makes for an effective political speech or ad campaign, and what role political messaging may be playing in shaping our increasingly polarized public discourse.

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