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Episode 47
When it comes to polarization, most people in American politics blame the voters. But much of the political science data suggests most voters are act…
4 years, 5 months ago
Are Americans “Politically Sophisticated”?
Episode 46
In 1964, political scientist Philip Converse published one of the most citied papers in the discipline: “The nature of belief systems in mass publics…
4 years, 5 months ago
Do Lockdowns Work?
Episode 45
As the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge across the U.S. the question of should we lockdown again is on a lot of people’s minds. Bu…
4 years, 6 months ago
Introducing: Entitled
Episode 44
The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce the launch of a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hos…
4 years, 6 months ago
Does Ranked Choice Reduce Strategic Voting?
Episode 43
There’s a long standing debate in political science about the problem of strategic voting: when voters cast their ballots not in line with their true…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Much Should We Believe Surveys?
Episode 42
You’ve probably seen a lot of surveys recently about how many Republicans believe the 2020 election was stolen, or that they support the January 6th …
4 years, 7 months ago
Voters and Vaccines: The Politics of Ground Campaigns
Episode 41
Whether it’s trying to convince you to vote for a particular candidate or get vaccinated, the identity of the person who knocks on your door may matt…
4 years, 7 months ago
The Long Term Effects Of Infrastructure Investment
Episode 40
Infrastructure. It’s one of the hottest topics in politics today. But what does the research say about the effects and politics of infrastructure inv…
4 years, 8 months ago
Do Americans Want Moderates Or Extremists?
Episode 39
It seems like extremists politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene receive a disproportionate amount of attention and money. This has led many politica…
4 years, 8 months ago
Fixing the Filibuster
Episode 38
The debate about abolishing the filibuster isn’t going anywhere. Proponents say it forces compromise and consensus, while detractors claim it leads t…
4 years, 9 months ago