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Taylor N. Carlson, "Through the Grapevine: Socially Transmitted Information and Distorted Democracy" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

Jan 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Taylor N. Carlson, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis, presents her research on how socially transmitted information shapes democracy. She explores the alarming trend of Americans learning about politics through peers rather than traditional media, resulting in biased and distorted narratives. Carlson reveals how this impacts political engagement and contributes to polarization, making democracy more complex. Her insights urge listeners to rethink the sources of their political knowledge.
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