The Politics of the Media

This page lists my Social Science Research Network (SSRN) working papers addressing the subject of the politics of the American media, with a focus on the news media, and especially the influence of centrist political ideology here.

News Media
"Toward a Fuller Understanding of Media Bias: The Role of Centrist Ideology." (2022)

"Toward a Theory of Media 'Both Sidesism': A Note." (2024)

"Centrism and the Politics of Expertise in American Discourse: A Note." (2023)

"What It Means for the News Business to Be a Business—And Journalism a Profession: A Note." (2022)

Popular Culture
"Liberal Hollywood? A Note on the Conventional Wisdom." (2022)

"Why Does Discussion of Pop Culture Make Up So Large a Part of Political Discourse in Twenty-First Century America?" (2022)

Politics of the Internet
"Cyber-Utopianism and Reality: A Note on the Politics of the Internet." (2024)

"To What Extent Was the Left Ever Actually 'Cyber-Utopian?': A Note." (2024)

"The Ascent of the Internet and the Ascent of the Culture War in American Political Life: A Note." (2024)