Grateful to Matt Baum, Jamie Druckman, @jonmladd.bsky.social @brendannyhan.bsky.social @dannagal.bsky.social for joining the Author Meets Critics session on The American Mirage tomorrow at 12:00. If you spot me at the conference, ask for my favorite book merch: a custom magnetic bottle opener!

So honored (and amazed!) that Andrew Gelman—my senior colleague in political science and statistics—read The American Mirage cover to cover and wrote such a thoughtful review on his blog. Grateful for his generosity and sharp eye.
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Getting photos like these over the past two weeks has been the most unexpectedly endearing part of publishing The American Mirage. Thank you for taking the time to snap a picture and share where the book landed in your lives. It’s heartening beyond words to feel the book out in the world 😍

You are correct! And I cite that book a lot, in my conclusion chapter :)

I fought hard for it! And there were many other great options :)

After years of doubt, drafts, and disbelief, my first—and likely last—book is finally out. It’s about how entertainment shapes American politics. If you preorder (a.co/d/ctGUWkZ), I’d love to send a small token of thanks: forms.gle/1YrkYX2t2nPC...

Thrilled to be hosting the 3rd MEEW (Media Effects Empirical Workshop) at Columbia again. Hope to see some of you there! RSVP link is available at: sites.google.com/view/columbi...

@TamarMitts and I are excited to host the 2nd MEEW (Media Effects Empirical Workshop) at Columbia University on May 3, 2024. Please register! (https://sites.google.com/view/columbia-meew/home) @iserp_columbia

not sure whom should I talk to, but @hulu @FoodChannel your trailer description for Best in Dough inaccurately contains my name/affiliation. I only wish I were a judge for this reality TV show but I am not.. can you please correct this mistake? 😅

This semester, I co-taught the largest class in Vanderbilt’s history (N=820+) on U.S. elections. It was *wild*. It only worked thanks to engaged students and spectacular TAs. Then a student sent us this photo of a custom-made sock. This may be the peak of my teaching career.

#polisciresearch @PSfindings @womenalsoknow

In a new paper, we show how (mostly junior) female academics are getting squeezed by the pandemic with limited access to childcare. Grateful for this custom-made cartoon (by @karenkykim) that summarizes our findings. w/@stp_polisci https://bit.ly/3ftDpqh

I defended my dissertation today! I am eternally thankful for my committee members--Diana C. Mutz, @dhopkins1776, @donkttweetatme, @mieuque, @ylelkes, and Michael X. Delli Carpini--who all have superpowers. And if you excuse my photoshop skills...:)

What explains Americans' persistent beliefs in upward mobility in the new Gilded Age? They are watching a record number of “rags-to-riches” TV programs. My data collection methods includes driving a truck to rural Pennsylvania (!). Marriott, Wellesley at 8am on Sunday #APSA2018