<p>This week, I host Sydney DeMets, PhD candidate at the University of Washington, to talk about her research on podcast networks! We chat about the polarization within podcasting spaces, the influence of moderate shows on bridging political divides, and the gender disparity in podcast hosts and guests. My favorite part was Sydney highlighting how guests spread across different shows in a similar way to the diffusion of viruses! </p><p>Sydney also gives some podcast recommendations and reflects on potential future research directions. If like this episode, please send it to a friend, and rate it 5 stars on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts!</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:11 The Influence of Podcasts on Public Opinion</p><p>07:28 Methodology and Findings</p><p>16:13 Challenges and Surprising Discoveries</p><p>36:20 Concerns About Information Veracity</p><p>41:26 Future of Podcast Moderation</p><p>46:34 Podcast Recommendations</p><ul><li>Music: 368 by Dyalla</li></ul><ul><li>Disclaimer: all opinions are our own and not representative of any companies or organizations.</li></ul><p><br /></p>