Social Science Weekly

13. Identity Politics: a new political divide in the USA?

Join us this week as we dive into the rise of identity politics in the U.S. and its implications on political behavior. We explore a interesting paper titled “Identity Po

12. Black Lives Matter: What has been the impact on policing and crime?

In this episode of Social Science Weekly, we look at the Black Lives Matter movement, exploring its impact on policing and crime across the USA. Drawing insights from the

11. Climate Change Protests. Do they influence the political conversation?

In this week's episode of Social Science Weekly, we dive into a paper titled “Does Protest Influence Political Speech? Evidence from UK Climate Protest, 2017–2019”, recen

10. Facebook Political Echo Chambers: Are They Polarizing?

In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate web of Facebook's echo chambers. Ever wondered how the content you scroll through impacts your views, especially during p

9. The Twitter Algorithm: Does it Promote Political divisions and Negative Emotions?

In this week's episode of Social Science Weekly, we delve into the world of Twitter with a study that scrutinizes the functioning and implications of Twitter's ranking al

8. The spread of True and False News on Twitter: What is More Viral?

In this enlightening episode of Social Science Weekly, we delve into the groundbreaking paper "The spread of true and false news online" by Soroush Vosoughi, Deb Roy, and

7. UK Higher Education and Political Values: Does University Make You More Liberal?

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the impact of higher education on political views and actions. We analyze a groundbreaking study and discuss its potentia