Would Walter Cronkite be trusted in 2024? Thanks to the 24/7 news cycle and the never-ending push for breaking news, media has changed since Cronkite’s days. In this episode, hosts Kirby Goidel and Todd Kent discuss how the media covers politics and how people respond to what the news has to say. They talk about why it’s so easy to choose which media to consume, why perceived trust in the media continues to decline, why local news is now so national and what citizens should really be doing to stay informed. For more on this show and to listen to past episodes, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.

This week, Texas A&M political science professors Kirby Goidel and Todd Kent are joined by a special guest: Lynn Vavreck from UCLA. The acclaimed political scientist and author gives her takes on the 2024 campaign, the purpose of campaign ads, why voters are married to political parties, mobilization vs. persuasion and more. For more on this show, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.

Political science professors Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent are back with another episode of “Inside Political Science” and today they explore campaign strategy. Find out why persuading voters is so difficult. Learn why campaigns don’t want everyone to vote. And explore why there are so many negative campaign ads. For more on this show, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.

Political science professors Dr. Kirby Goidel and Dr. Todd Kent kick off “Inside Political Science” with a deep dive into political polling. Find out why a good poll is like a good scoop of chicken soup. Learn how to identify an accurate poll. Plus, what the experts are looking at 210 days from the election. For more on this show, visit tx.ag/insidepoliticalscience.