Associate Professor, University of Arizona
A political scientist specializing in public opinion and political psychology, Dr. Kenski researches how emotional appeal influences voter behavior.
Politicians now post like influencers, share personal stories like content creators, and build the kind of one-sided intimacy usually reserved for celebrities and their fans. Dr. Jennifer Stromer-Galley, Dr. Matthew Hindman, and Dr. Kate Kenski debate whether voters are evaluating policy anymore, or just falling for the most relatable persona on their feed.
