From Podcasts to Protests: Examining the Influence of Podcasts and Misinformation on Contentious Political Participation

Muhammad Ehab Rasul*, Saifuddin Ahmed, Jaeho Cho, Teresa Gil-Lopez

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Abstract

As distrust in mainstream media rises, audiences increasingly turn toward alternative news sources. This study examines the impact of alternative non-mainstream podcast news use on contentious political participation through misinformation belief and sharing. Findings from a sample of US adults (N = 797) indicate that alternative non-mainstream podcast news use is significantly associated with misinformation belief and sharing. In addition, alternative non-mainstream podcast news use is related to an increase in contentious political participation through misinformation sharing only. Ultimately, we find that political identity strength moderates the relationship between alternative non-mainstream podcast news use and contentious political participation only through misinformation belief.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2025
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Communication

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