- Are we really more politically divided than ever?
Research suggests we aren't necessarily further apart on policy, but we have certainly started hating each other more.
17 min - Why does the news always feel biased against your side?
When opposing partisans watch the exact same news clip, both sides believe it is biased against them.
16 min - Why do we share news we haven't actually read?
The psychology behind the 'social news gap' reveals that sharing is often less about spreading information and more about performing identity.
19 min - Do liberals have worse mental health than conservatives?
Survey data consistently suggests a conservative happiness advantage, but behavioral evidence tells a contradictory story.
17 min - Does political comedy make you dumber?
Satire viewers are often the most informed people in the room, but the jokes come with a side effect of cynicism.
18 min - Do we really live in partisan echo chambers?
The popular narrative says algorithms trap us in bubbles, but the data suggests something different: we aren't isolated from opposing views—we just hate them.
19 min - Does fact-checking actually change minds?
The evidence is surprisingly clear: corrections work better than you think, but facts matter less than you hope.
22 min - Does social media actually make teens depressed?
The link between social media and teen depression is surprisingly small on average—but averages hide the casualties.
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