Published Aug 20, 2018

Lilliana Mason on Uncivil Agreement

Political scientist Lilliana Mason examines the media's influence on reinforcing partisanship and misinformation while analyzing how intertwined group identities amplify political divides and intense partisanship in America.

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Media's Role
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Partisan Division
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Lilliana Mason on Uncivil Agreement

Topics covered

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Bridging Political Divides

Rising Partisanship

Media Influence

Partisanship and Accountability

Changing the Two-Party System

Correcting Voter Misinformation

Partisan Intensity

Party Conflict and Changing Dynamics

Influence and Biases

Uncivil Agreement

The Social Aspect

Voter Accountability

The Danger of Social Identities

The Power of Group Identity

The Vicious Cycle

Episode Highlights

Media's Role

Partisan Division

Lilliana Mason on Uncivil Agreement

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Media's RoleLilliana Mason explores the media's role in reinforcing political partisanship and voter misinformation. She discusses how media customization and biased information processing contribute to deepening political divides.

Media's Role

Partisan DivisionLilliana Mason, a political scientist, discusses the intertwining of identity and partisanship in America. She examines how group identities fuel political division and the increasing intensity of partisanship that often overrides policy preferences.

Partisan Division