Keeping It Real: Why Political Rumours Feel So Convincing

Why are rumours often more persuasive than facts? In an age of social media and information overload, unverified claims can spread rapidly and influence political behaviour.Professor Stephen Coleman explores why rumours resonate so strongly with audiences and examines the psychological and political forces that make misinformation difficult to challenge.Joining Stephen is Professor Adam J. Berinsky from MIT, whose research focuses on public opinion, misinformation and political behaviour.This episode explores misinformation, political psychology, public opinion and democratic communication.Guest: Adam J. BerinskyPresenter: ⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠Producer: ⁠⁠Carl HartleyWe'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.