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Social Science Bites

Social Science Bites is a podcast series worth bookmarking. Hosted by David Edmonds, the podcast series is a feast for the ears, and a nice break away from engaging with academic research through research articles alone. Here, you have academics sharing insights from their research, and in the process the research comes alive. There is …

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Donor Aid, Private Investment & Media Development

Who funds media, and how do the interests of funders impact media functions? Who sets the agenda? What’s the relationship between donor aid and private investment in media development? In this peer-reviewed research article, the authors explore these questions in the context of Ghana, and beyond. Check out the abstract below, and then click through …

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Conspiracy thinking and the media

What role does the media play in supporting conspiracy theories? What causes some people to be more susceptible to conspiracies? In this article, the authors explore conspiracy thinking and the media, in particular right-wing media. Check out the abstract below, and then click through to the main article to learn more:  Conspiracy thinking and the …

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