Salon Highlights New Research by CCPP Scholars on Americans’ Willingness to Trade Democratic Principles for Economic Gains
A recent article in Salon spotlights new research by CCPP Director Erik Nisbet and CCPP graduate affiliate Chloe Mortenson, whose study in Perspectives on Politics examines a difficult question for contemporary democracies: How strongly do citizens hold democratic principles when
CCPP Director Erik Nisbet Discusses AI and Election Campaigns in NBC Chicago Interview
CPP Director Erik Nisbet recently appeared on NBC Chicago to discuss how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape modern political campaigns as the 2026 election cycle approaches. The segment explored the growing use of AI-generated content in campaign advertising, including tools that
New Research Shows Perceptions of Online Misinformation May Undermine Satisfaction with Democracy
A new study by CCPP Faculty Director Erik Nisbet, CCPP graduate affiliate Chloe Mortenson, and R. Kelly Garrett (Ohio State University) examines how Americans’ beliefs about online misinformation may influence their satisfaction with democracy. The article, “The Presumed Prevalence/Persuasiveness of Online Misinformation and