Rephonic
Artwork for Social Media and Politics

Social Media and Politics

Michael Bossetta
Social Media
2024 US Election
Political Campaigns
Racism
Influencers
Digital Media Metaphors
Political Theory
Microaggressions
Media Systems
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Political Campaign Strategies
Social Media Regulation
Media Studies
Sociology
Trolls
Toxic
Democracy
Collective Action
Data-Driven Campaigning

Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, academics, and leading digital strategists to get their take on how social media influences the ways we engage with politics and democracy. Social Media and Politics is hosted by Michael Bossetta, political... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes196Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ScienceSocial SciencesGovernment

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Social Media and Politics

Latest Episodes

Jochen König, Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmonauts & Kings, discusses the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation. We break down the current state of TTPA implementation and its implications for digital political communicati... more

YouTube

Bruce Schneier and Dr. Nathan Sanders discuss Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship (MIT Press). 

Bruce and Nathan share how AI becomes viable for governments when the speed, scale, scope, and sophistica... more

YouTube

Jacob Ward, accomplished journalist and host of The Rip Current, joins the podcast to discuss independent journalism in today’s fragmented media environment. We begin with a conversation about whether the “news cycle” still makes sense, before turnin... more

YouTube

Dr. Betto van Waarden, Assistant Professor of History at Maastricht University, discusses his new book Politicians and Mass Media in the Age of Empire. 

We begin by charting the technological developments of the 19th century and how it influenced th... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Jochen König
Co-founder and CEO at Cosmonauts & Kings; expert on the TTPA
Cosmonauts & Kings
Episode: Digital Campaigning without Social Media Ads in Europe: Political Visibility under the TTPA, with Jochen König
Bruce Schneier
Security expert and co-author of Rewiring Democracy
Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University
Episode: When AI Systems Meet Democratic Governance, with Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders
Nathan Sanders
Computer scientist and co-author of Rewiring Democracy
Berkman Klein Center, Harvard University
Episode: When AI Systems Meet Democratic Governance, with Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders
Jacob Ward
Reporter in residence at the Omidyar Network.
Omidyar Network
Episode: Independent Journalism in a Fragmented Media System, with Jacob Ward
Dr. Betto van Waarden
Assistant Professor in History at Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Episode: Publicity Politicians, Public Opinion, and the Birth of Media Politics, with Dr. Betto van Waarden
Ivan Pardo
Founder of Solidarity Tech
Solidarity Tech
Episode: Digitally Organizing People Power: Inside Solidarity Tech, with Ivan Pardo
Dr. Kevin Munger
Assistant Professor and Chair of Computational Social Science at the European University Institute
European University Institute
Episode: Temporal Validity, Knowledge Decay, and the Meta 2020 Election Research Partnership, with Dr. Kevin Munger
Frank A. Spring
Founding partner at Altum Insight, specializing in qualitative research on political narratives
Altum Insight
Episode: Crafting Political Storytelling with Qualitative Methods and AI, with Frank A. Spring
Thomas Hughes
CEO of Appeals Centre Europe
Appeals Centre Europe
Episode: Content Moderation with Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement Bodies, with Thomas Hughes

Host

Michael Bossetta
Host of the podcast and associate professor at Lund University

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Excellent and Academic

    Refreshing and polished conversations on important geopolitical topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nina P. Santamaria
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    One of the best podcast covering technology in political campaigning. Very substantive with great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prospect12
    Canada5 years ago
  • AMDG

    Got an intesting thing going on .. more of a listener ... RESPECT 01amdg

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HilsenFraDAnmarco
    Denmark6 years ago
  • 5 stars for a 5 stars podcast

    This is the podcast you need to listen to and drop everything else if you are studying media and communication research or political sciences or simply interested in how social media is changing the political landscape. The show interviews media researchers, political scientists and social media practitioners providing a unique insight into the science of social media and politics, no hyperbole, no sensationalism. If you are a student and looking for inspiration, i recommend listening to EP 58. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slanskoviski
    Switzerland7 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    I highly recommond this podcast as it is a great opportunity to gain insight into social media and the effect these platforms have on politics all over the world. And as a bonus the host and podcast itself is quite entertaining. Even if politics isn't your thing I suggest you check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBruell
    Denmark8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are often leading researchers or practitioners in digital politics and media studies.
The podcast is valued for timely, substantive insights into how social media shapes political life.
The host is appreciated for clear questioning and accessible delivery of complex topics.
Listeners praise rigorous, academic analysis and well-structured discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#154
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#38
Ukraine/Government
Apple Podcasts
#74
Finland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#91
Belgium/Government
Apple Podcasts
#107
Indonesia/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Digital Campaigning without Social Media Ads in Europe: Political Visibility under the TTPA, with Jochen König
Q: Before platforms restricted these ads, what roles did digital political ads serve in Germany and how central were they to party communication?
Digital political ads in Germany historically served message amplification, mobilization of specific voter groups, and issue communication, acting as an important but not dominant pillar that complemented organic, traditional, and offline campaigning.
Digital Campaigning without Social Media Ads in Europe: Political Visibility under the TTPA, with Jochen König
Q: So would you say that Meta's decision to pull politics ads is fair and justified, or is there more to the story about platform-regulator dynamics?
Meta's reasoning is partially valid but not the whole story. TTPA introduces complex transparency requirements and a fracture line around how political ads are defined and implemented, and the decision to withdraw reflects both regulatory friction and strategic business considerations.
When AI Systems Meet Democratic Governance, with Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders
Q: How do you see AI potentially impacting legislation, especially with respect to omnibus bills?
AI may improve the capacity of legislators to analyze bills, but it could also enable greater complexity and increased opportunities for special interests to introduce loopholes.
When AI Systems Meet Democratic Governance, with Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders
Q: Is AI just task automation and computation, or is it something more qualitatively different than previous automations?
AI is qualitatively different because it can mirror thinking, be creative, and do complex tasks, rather than just automating mechanical tasks.
Independent Journalism in a Fragmented Media System, with Jacob Ward
Q: How do you view technological advancements and their relationship to independent journalism?
He acknowledges both the benefits of speed and access, but also the challenges of misinformation and the filtering system of platforms.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media and Politics

What is Social Media and Politics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful series exploring how social media reshapes politics, with a focus on governance, campaigning, and media integrity. Episodes regularly feature academics, journalists, technologists, and policymakers discussing AI, disinformation, regulatory frameworks, and the evolving role of platforms in democracy. Notable is a strong emphasis on rigorous research, historical context, and practical implications for campaigns and public discourse, often pairing theoretical insights with real-world case studies. This mix, plus access to leading experts and practitioners, makes it a solid choice for researchers, digital strategists, and those shaping policy or media strategy in the digital age.

Where can I find podcast stats for Social Media and Politics?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Social Media and Politics. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Social Media and Politics and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Social Media and Politics get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Social Media and Politics, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Social Media and Politics?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Social Media and Politics, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Social Media and Politics have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Social Media and Politics has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Social Media and Politics?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Social Media and Politics:

1. Today in Focus
2. Global News Podcast
3. Brussels Playbook Podcast
4. The Inquiry
5. The Intelligence from The Economist

How many episodes of Social Media and Politics are there?

Social Media and Politics launched 9 years ago and published 196 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Social Media and Politics?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Social Media and Politics?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Social Media and Politics from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Social Media and Politics?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Social Media and Politics. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Social Media and Politics?

Recent guests on Social Media and Politics include:

1. Jochen König
2. Bruce Schneier
3. Nathan Sanders
4. Jacob Ward
5. Dr. Betto van Waarden
6. Ivan Pardo
7. Dr. Kevin Munger
8. Frank A. Spring

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days