Sep 5, 2019
Political discussions — and subsequent controversies — unfold by
the minute on platforms like Twitter. In this episode, Julian
Zelizer speaks with David Karpf about viral moments and their
ramifications. Karpf is an associate professor in the School of
Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University. His
work focuses on strategic communication practices of political
associations in the United States, with a particular interest in
internet-related strategies. He is the author of "The MoveOn
Effect: The Unexpected Transformation of American Political
Advocacy" and "Analytic Activism: Digital Listening and the New
Political Strategy." Both books discuss how digital media is
transforming the work of political advocacy and activist
organizations. His writing about digital media and politics has
been published in a wide range of academic and journalistic
outlets, including The Nation, Nonprofit Quarterly, and The
Chronicle of Higher Education.