Still some of the old in new media age

14 October 2011

In this interview Professor Shanto Iyengar discusses how political candidates in America are utilising new media in their efforts to be elected to public office. Professor Iyengar notes that while vehicles such as social media do provide direct interactions between candidates and voters, the role of print and broadcast journalists remain a significant consideration in political campaigns. Also discussed is the under-provision of international news in America and how this affects politics in the US.

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