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Politically In/Sane is the Political Behaviour podcast featuring leading figures in the field. It explores how people think, feel, and act politically — from emotions and identities to algorithms and elections — where psychology meets democracy. Have an idea, a theme you'd want us to explore ? Feel free to contact us at: 📩m.bokobza@lse.ac.uk

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Although the European far right has traditionally been associated with conservative gender views, seemingly opposed to feminism, it has increasingly adopted feminist or pro-women’s rights stances. Women politicians have also increasingly been at the ... more

Explore how micro and nano-targeting are reshaping political campaigns. Dr. Miriam Sorace reveals how these hyper-personalized strategies can influence voter decisions, mobilize supporters, and potentially backfire. Discover the ethical dilemmas and ... more

In this episode of Politically Insane, host V. Prakash sits down with Pavithra Suryanarayan, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics, to unpack one of the most consequential and misunderstood forces in In... more

In this insightful interview, Dr. Van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in Society at the University of Cambridge and author of #Foolproof, explores the psychology of misinformation, inoculation techniques, and the role of policy and educat... more

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Dr. Sorace
Academic in political behavior
Episode: Ep. 8 - Nano-targeting: the future of political persuasion ? (w/ Dr. Sorace)
Pavithra Suryanarayan
Associate Professor in the Department of Government, London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Ep. 7 - Caste as Inheritance: Rank, Power, and the Politics of the Indian State (w/ Dr. Pavithra Suryanarayan, LSE)
Dr. van der Linden
Researcher focused on misinformation, inoculation theory, and psychology of influence and persuasion
Episode: Ep. 6 - Digital Immunity: The Psychology of Misinformation with Dr. van der Linden
Joe Twyman
Co-founder of Delta People, a public opinion consultancy
Delta People
Episode: Ep.5 - Polling the Nation: Joe Twyman on UK Democracy
Miguel Pereira
Assistant Professor in European Politics at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: Ep. 4 - Out of Touch? How Politicians Learn, Mislearn, and Govern (with Dr. Miguel Pereira)
Sara Hobolt
Professor from the London School of Economics focusing on political entrepreneurship
London School of Economics
Episode: Ep.3 - Political Disruptors: How Farage, Trump & New Entrepreneurs reshape democracies (with Prof. Hobolt at LSE)
Elisa Wirsching
Political scientist at the LSE who researches bureaucratic politics, local government and accountability
London School of Economics
Episode: Ep. 2 - Political Games in the Bureaucracy - a conversation with Dr. Elisa Wirsching
Dr. Florian Foos
Political scientist at the London School of Economics and Political Science who studies campaigns and media influence
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Ep. 1 - Do Campaigns Actually Change Minds? ( with Dr. Florian Foos ) - NYC & Dutch elections

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Marc Bokobza
Host of Politically Insane

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Ep. 8 - Nano-targeting: the future of political persuasion ? (w/ Dr. Sorace)
Q: What are the main takeaways for campaigns considering using nano-targeting?
Main takeaways include that nano-targeting can be expensive and not always more effective than a strong, general message; it may be more valuable for mobilizing or dissuading, but must be used with caution due to ethical, democratic, and informational integrity considerations.
Ep. 8 - Nano-targeting: the future of political persuasion ? (w/ Dr. Sorace)
Q: Can you tell me more about what nano-targeting actually means in practice?
Dr. Sorace explains that nano-targeting takes micro-targeting further by unpacking a message into sub-dimensions (policy pledges and rhetorical frames) and recomposing these elements to tailor messages for individuals, essentially creating many unique messages rather than a fixed set of ads.
Ep. 1 - Do Campaigns Actually Change Minds? ( with Dr. Florian Foos ) - NYC & Dutch elections
Q: Why do campaigns keep spending despite weak average effects?
Monetary incentives for consultants, belief in the importance of digital presence, and the perception that audiences are fragmented require ongoing, expensive outreach; the payoff may be indirect through name recognition and turnout rather than changing minds outright.
Ep. 1 - Do Campaigns Actually Change Minds? ( with Dr. Florian Foos ) - NYC & Dutch elections
Q: Do campaigns matter more now than in the past?
They matter insofar as they provide a coherent, uplifting narrative and robust get-out-the-vote efforts, but their direct effect on changing individual vote choices is often small; impact is mediated by candidate quality and multi-channel exposure.
Ep. 2 - Political Games in the Bureaucracy - a conversation with Dr. Elisa Wirsching
Q: In your research, have you come across an example where government workers mobilized protests and how did it impact an election?
She cites the San Francisco 2022 recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin and New York City's budget cut to the NYPD in 2020 as cases where police resistance and public mobilization intersected with electoral consequences, though causal links are complex.

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This show centers on political behavior, exploring how people think, feel, and act in political contexts. Episodes frequently examine the psychology of voters, the role of emotions and identities in politics, and how institutions, media, and technology shape democratic processes. Notable topics across recent episodes include caste dynamics and state capacity in India, misinformation and inoculation strategies, the impact and limits of polling, elite learning and accountability, bureaucracy and public trust, and how political entrepreneurs disrupt traditional party systems. A distinctive angle is the blend of rigorous academic perspectives from economists and political scientists with real-world case studies from elections and governance, of... more

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