Isolde Hegemann
@isoldehegemann.bsky.social
PhD Candidate at LSE Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social | Party Politics, Political Communication, AI | isoldehegemann.owlstown.net
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AI fact-checks may be the best way to reduce Republicans’ engagement with online political misinformation finds Isolde Hegemann of @lsegovernment.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
AI fact-checks may be the best way to reduce Republicans’ engagement with online political misinformation | USAPP
AI fact-checking can be more effectiveds in reducing the likelihood that Republican social media users will share false information online.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
I ran a simulated social media experiment with 1450 Republicans to test different fact-checking interventions.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.
Looking forward to present my newest project at @campaign-lab.bsky.social on Thursday.
I used a simulated social media experiment to examine the effects of different fact-checking strategies on engagement with pro-Trump misinformation among Republicans.
Excited to discuss the findings!
I used a simulated social media experiment to examine the effects of different fact-checking strategies on engagement with pro-Trump misinformation among Republicans.
Excited to discuss the findings!
Don’t miss our next Academic Series event next week, where Isolde Hegemann (LSE) will explore how AI can help counter political misinformation.
⏲️ Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
📍 Zoom
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
⏲️ Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
📍 Zoom
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
AI Fact-Checking and the Politics of Misinformation · Zoom · Luma
Join us on Zoom for the next entry in our academic series with Isolde Hegemann as we look at misinformation and the role AI can play in fighting it.
As online…
luma.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Looking forward to present my newest project at @campaign-lab.bsky.social on Thursday.
I used a simulated social media experiment to examine the effects of different fact-checking strategies on engagement with pro-Trump misinformation among Republicans.
Excited to discuss the findings!
I used a simulated social media experiment to examine the effects of different fact-checking strategies on engagement with pro-Trump misinformation among Republicans.
Excited to discuss the findings!
Had a great time at the Zweitstimme.org Workshop on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
I presented my work on the impact of radical right parliamentary presence on mainstream party strategies on democracy.
Inspiring presentations and conversations, thank you @zweitstimme.bsky.social!
I presented my work on the impact of radical right parliamentary presence on mainstream party strategies on democracy.
Inspiring presentations and conversations, thank you @zweitstimme.bsky.social!
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Had a great time at the Zweitstimme.org Workshop on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
I presented my work on the impact of radical right parliamentary presence on mainstream party strategies on democracy.
Inspiring presentations and conversations, thank you @zweitstimme.bsky.social!
I presented my work on the impact of radical right parliamentary presence on mainstream party strategies on democracy.
Inspiring presentations and conversations, thank you @zweitstimme.bsky.social!
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🎉 Kicking off the Zweitstimme.org Workshop!
We’re looking forward to two days discussing new work on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
Today’s sessions:
👉 Panel I – Elites
👉 Panel II – Participation
👉 Panel III – Party Strategies
Huge thanks to @hertieschool.bsky.social for hosting us!
We’re looking forward to two days discussing new work on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
Today’s sessions:
👉 Panel I – Elites
👉 Panel II – Participation
👉 Panel III – Party Strategies
Huge thanks to @hertieschool.bsky.social for hosting us!
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🎉 Kicking off the Zweitstimme.org Workshop!
We’re looking forward to two days discussing new work on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
Today’s sessions:
👉 Panel I – Elites
👉 Panel II – Participation
👉 Panel III – Party Strategies
Huge thanks to @hertieschool.bsky.social for hosting us!
We’re looking forward to two days discussing new work on Elections, Public Opinion & Elite Behaviour.
Today’s sessions:
👉 Panel I – Elites
👉 Panel II – Participation
👉 Panel III – Party Strategies
Huge thanks to @hertieschool.bsky.social for hosting us!
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@dpzollinger.bsky.social and I are thrilled "Cleavage Politics in Western Democracies" is out as an SI at @wepsocial.bsky.social!
Its papers explore the foundations of the cleavage pitting new left against radical right parties, and how it compares to the classic cleavages of Lipset & Rokkan:
🧵⬇️
Its papers explore the foundations of the cleavage pitting new left against radical right parties, and how it compares to the classic cleavages of Lipset & Rokkan:
🧵⬇️
October 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
@dpzollinger.bsky.social and I are thrilled "Cleavage Politics in Western Democracies" is out as an SI at @wepsocial.bsky.social!
Its papers explore the foundations of the cleavage pitting new left against radical right parties, and how it compares to the classic cleavages of Lipset & Rokkan:
🧵⬇️
Its papers explore the foundations of the cleavage pitting new left against radical right parties, and how it compares to the classic cleavages of Lipset & Rokkan:
🧵⬇️
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Am 16. Dezember um 17:30 spreche ich bei der Schwarzkopf-Siftung in Berlin über die radikale Rechte in Europa. Hier könnt ihr euch für die Veranstaltung anmelden. Vor allem wenn ihr euch als junge Erwachsene fühlt. Ihr seid aber auch so willkommen glaube ich.
schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/aktuelles/ve...
schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/aktuelles/ve...
Von AfD bis Fidesz – Wie die Radikale Rechte Demokratien in Europa bedroht / Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges Europa
Junge Menschen stärken den europäischen Zusammenhalt. Deshalb stärken wir sie. Wir bieten jungen Europäer*innen Möglichkeiten für Begegnungen, für die persönliche Entwicklung und für aktive zivilgesel...
schwarzkopf-stiftung.de
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Am 16. Dezember um 17:30 spreche ich bei der Schwarzkopf-Siftung in Berlin über die radikale Rechte in Europa. Hier könnt ihr euch für die Veranstaltung anmelden. Vor allem wenn ihr euch als junge Erwachsene fühlt. Ihr seid aber auch so willkommen glaube ich.
schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/aktuelles/ve...
schwarzkopf-stiftung.de/aktuelles/ve...
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We are hiring PhDs and postdocs to work on the ERC project GETGOV, where I am the PI.
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science (3-4 years) (288628) | University of Oslo
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science (3-4 years) (288628), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are hiring PhDs and postdocs to work on the ERC project GETGOV, where I am the PI.
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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Here is the episode that we recorded yesterday: open.spotify.com/episode/3FRd... Thanks for the great questions, Marc!
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Here is the episode that we recorded yesterday: open.spotify.com/episode/3FRd... Thanks for the great questions, Marc!
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Excited to share that, with @cat-tebaldi.bsky.social , we’ve published a new article in New Media & Society!
We examine how far-right actors on X (formerly Twitter) instrumentalize wellness culture to spread reactionary ideology.
Thread below 🧵
We examine how far-right actors on X (formerly Twitter) instrumentalize wellness culture to spread reactionary ideology.
Thread below 🧵
The wellness pipeline: Tracing far-right health narratives on X - Piotr Marczyński, Catherine Tebaldi, 2025
This article examines how far-right groups advance political agendas through digital platforms, specifically by embedding reactionary ideology within health and...
doi.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Excited to share that, with @cat-tebaldi.bsky.social , we’ve published a new article in New Media & Society!
We examine how far-right actors on X (formerly Twitter) instrumentalize wellness culture to spread reactionary ideology.
Thread below 🧵
We examine how far-right actors on X (formerly Twitter) instrumentalize wellness culture to spread reactionary ideology.
Thread below 🧵
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Can AI fix misinformation? 🧠💡
Join us as Isolde Hegemann (LSE) shares new research showing that AI fact-checking might actually work better especially with conservative audiences.
📍 Zoom
🕐 Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
Join us as Isolde Hegemann (LSE) shares new research showing that AI fact-checking might actually work better especially with conservative audiences.
📍 Zoom
🕐 Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
AI Fact-Checking and the Politics of Misinformation · Zoom · Luma
Join us on Zoom for the next entry in our academic series with Isolde Hegemann as we look at misinformation and the role AI can play in fighting it.
As online…
luma.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Can AI fix misinformation? 🧠💡
Join us as Isolde Hegemann (LSE) shares new research showing that AI fact-checking might actually work better especially with conservative audiences.
📍 Zoom
🕐 Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
Join us as Isolde Hegemann (LSE) shares new research showing that AI fact-checking might actually work better especially with conservative audiences.
📍 Zoom
🕐 Thursday 27 November, 13:00 - 14:00
🔗 luma.com/28c4vplp
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The #Call for Proposals for the joint #Dreiländertagung #3LT2026 of DVPW, @oegpw.bsky.social & SVPW/ASSP is open. We are looking forward to panel and paper proposals until 14 November 2025!
👉 www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun...
#CfP 11/14 #PolSci #PoliticalScience #Europe #Future #SpreadTheWord
👉 www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun...
#CfP 11/14 #PolSci #PoliticalScience #Europe #Future #SpreadTheWord
September 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The #Call for Proposals for the joint #Dreiländertagung #3LT2026 of DVPW, @oegpw.bsky.social & SVPW/ASSP is open. We are looking forward to panel and paper proposals until 14 November 2025!
👉 www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun...
#CfP 11/14 #PolSci #PoliticalScience #Europe #Future #SpreadTheWord
👉 www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun...
#CfP 11/14 #PolSci #PoliticalScience #Europe #Future #SpreadTheWord
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Last chance 🚨
Post doc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social, U Amsterdam.
The lab is vibrant, collegial, inspiring and fun. And there are great research opportunities
DL November 1
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Post doc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social, U Amsterdam.
The lab is vibrant, collegial, inspiring and fun. And there are great research opportunities
DL November 1
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy — Postdoctoral researcher Communication Science at AI, Media & Democracy Lab
Do you want to be part of the AI, Media & Democracy Lab? We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a profile in communication science.
werkenbij.uva.nl
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Last chance 🚨
Post doc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social, U Amsterdam.
The lab is vibrant, collegial, inspiring and fun. And there are great research opportunities
DL November 1
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Post doc in our @aimediademlab.bsky.social, U Amsterdam.
The lab is vibrant, collegial, inspiring and fun. And there are great research opportunities
DL November 1
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
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The Political Behaviour Stream of the MSc in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social is welcoming applications for entry in 2026/27: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Benefit from teaching and supervision from world-leading scholars, weekly research seminars & an active alumni network:
MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour)
Study political opinions and behaviours with the MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour), offering rigorous training and diverse career paths.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Political Behaviour Stream of the MSc in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social is welcoming applications for entry in 2026/27: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Benefit from teaching and supervision from world-leading scholars, weekly research seminars & an active alumni network:
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Today at @lsegovernment.bsky.social we are welcoming
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
🚨 New working paper alert 🚨
Missing summer — and the Tour de France? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
In this paper, we show that being on the route of Tour de France reduces far-right voting. osf.io/preprints/so...
Missing summer — and the Tour de France? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
In this paper, we show that being on the route of Tour de France reduces far-right voting. osf.io/preprints/so...
October 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Today at @lsegovernment.bsky.social we are welcoming
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
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Mit WDR 3 Resonanzen habe ich heute über die Aussagen von Friedrich Merz gesprochen, darüber wie sein Kurs die radikale Rechte normalisiert und stärkt und warum er vielleicht mal öfter mit jungen Frauen sprechen sollte.
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...
Konservativer Anti-Migrationskurs befeuert die AfD
Wenn konservative Kräfte die Narrative von Rechtspopulisten übernehmen, hilft das den Rechts-Außen-Parteien statt sie zu schwächen. Das zeigt die EU-weite Forschung des Politologen Tarik Abou-Chadi.
www1.wdr.de
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Mit WDR 3 Resonanzen habe ich heute über die Aussagen von Friedrich Merz gesprochen, darüber wie sein Kurs die radikale Rechte normalisiert und stärkt und warum er vielleicht mal öfter mit jungen Frauen sprechen sollte.
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...
www1.wdr.de/mediathek/au...
I ran a simulated social media experiment with 1450 Republicans to test different fact-checking interventions.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.
AI fact-checks may be the best way to reduce Republicans’ engagement with online political misinformation finds Isolde Hegemann of @lsegovernment.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
AI fact-checks may be the best way to reduce Republicans’ engagement with online political misinformation | USAPP
AI fact-checking can be more effectiveds in reducing the likelihood that Republican social media users will share false information online.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I ran a simulated social media experiment with 1450 Republicans to test different fact-checking interventions.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.
AI produced the largest decrease in engagement with Trump misinformation, outperforming independent fact-checkers and doing so far more consistently than Community Notes.