Dr. Matthew Levendusky

Biography

Matthew Levendusky studies public opinion and political communication, with a particular focus on the causes and consequences of political polarization and bridging the partisan divide in the U.S. He holds the Stephen & Mary Baran Chair in Institutions and Democracy at the Annenberg Public Policy Center and is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also holds a courtesy appointment at the Annenberg School for Communication. Over the years, Levendusky has held several significant academic positions, including Director of the Fels Institute of Government and has been a Distinguished Fellow at the Annenberg Public Policy Center. His work has appeared in leading journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and Public Opinion Quarterly and has garnered numerous awards. Levendusky obtained his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2006 and a BA with highest honors from Pennsylvania State University in 2001. He has authored several influential books, including "Partisan Sort" and "Partisan Media Polarize America," and has contributed to collaborative publications addressing key topics in political science. His research continues to explore the influence of political media on mass polarization and the implications for democratic discourse.

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