Eric Oliver

‘9 Questions’ and ‘Carry the Two’ join University of Chicago Podcast Network Podcast logos for "9 Questions" (left) and "Carry the Two" (right)

‘9 Questions’ and ‘Carry the Two’ join University of Chicago Podcast Network

Summer 2020 reading recommendations from UChicago faculty UChicago students read on campus in an undated photo

Summer 2020 reading recommendations from UChicago faculty

University announces 2020 winners of Quantrell and Graduate Teaching Awards Spring Campus

University announces 2020 winners of Quantrell and Graduate Teaching Awards

Eric Oliver

The Science of Conspiracy Theories and Political Polarization with Eric Oliver (Ep. 25)

A UChicago political science professor explains how the same force that drives conspiracy theories is intensifying political polarization in our country. 

A new poll shows 52% of Republicans actually think Trump won the popular vote

A new poll shows 52% of Republicans actually think Trump won the popular vote


Research examines impact of foreign language on risk perception, moral judgment Man teaching kid to write mandarin characters

Research examines impact of foreign language on risk perception, moral judgment

Donald Trump is full of conspiracies—and many believe him

Donald Trump is full of conspiracies—and many believe him


Boston Globe

Trump’s voters aren’t authoritarians, new research says. So what are they?

Trump’s voters aren’t authoritarians, new research says. So what are they?


Why are we so eager to embrace conspiracy theories?

Why are we so eager to embrace conspiracy theories?


New Scientist

You won’t believe how many Americans accept medical conspiracy theories

You won’t believe how many Americans accept medical conspiracy theories


Salon