Omnia Podcast

In this season of Democracy and Decision 2024, we take a close look at the state of U.S. democracy in the context of the 2024 election.The second episode, “The Voice of Democracy,” features Diana Mutz, Samuel A. Stouffer Professor of Political Science and Communication, in conversation with podcast host Stephanie Perry, Executive Director of the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) and the Fox Leadership Program, who is also a member of the NBC News Decision Desk Team.They spoke about a range of media-related topics, like the institution’s influence on how the public understands government and politics, how people interact with others who don’t share their political viewpoint, media consumption, and more.Check out a new episode of Democracy and Decision 2024 from the Omnia Podcast every two weeks starting on October 1, 2024. We'll explore topics like the myths and realities of political polarization, how media is shaping our understanding of the issues and candidates, and how state vo