Commentary
Analysis of the news from Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD: why political figures do what they do, the impact it has, and the benefits and drawbacks for the country.
Four Weeks Out: The Midterm Map, the Surprises, and the Psychology of a Wave
With Election Day on November 3, Democrats lead the generic ballot and are competitive in Senate races few expected. Here is where…
“Don’t Believe Your Eyes, Believe Me”: The Psychology of Trump’s Supporters, From 2016 to 2026
For a decade, President Trump has asked supporters to trust him over the evidence, and most have. But broken promises on prices,…
Guilt by Association: Do Epstein, the Tate Brothers, and the Company a Leader Keeps Erode Trust?
President Trump’s past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, his family’s ties to the Tate brothers and a long list of misconduct allegations have…
Two Americans Dead, Nine Months Later: How the Minneapolis Shootings Changed the Way Americans See ICE
In January, federal immigration agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. Nine months later, no…
The Supreme Court Opens a New Term With Its Trust at a Low: Why Americans Judge the Court by Its Results
The Supreme Court began its new term on October 5 with only 43% of Americans approving of its work, even after ruling…
The Iran War and the American Psyche: Why a Faraway War Feels Like a Kitchen-Table Issue
Seven months into the Iran war, support has fallen to record lows. Few voters call it their top issue, yet most feel…
Taxpayer-Funded Ads, “A Very Small Price to Pay,” and a Promised “Big Surprise”: The Psychology of Trump’s Week
In one week, the president ran self-promoting ads on the public dime, said losing cities to Iran would be “a very small…
Data Centers, AI and the Electric Bill: How Fear of the Future Became a Midterm Issue
Two-thirds of Americans now say the rush to build data centers is not a good thing. Why a technology story became a…
Why We Echo the Room: New Research on Political Opinions in Group Chats
A new study finds people shift what they say about politics to match the lean of a group chat. What it reveals…
This Week: Biden’s Out, Harris is in, and Trump is still Trump
Yes, it’s been a crazy few weeks, and Biden’s Out, Harris is in, and Trump is still Trump. In this coming weekend’s…
What is Political Psychology?
Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD is a career psychologist who, over the past decade, has been a featured guest on many television, radio,…
Political News of the Week Roundup Sept 17 2021
Political news of the week roundup discusses the big topic in America. Political psychologist, Dr. Bart ROssi, Ph.D. joins Flrodia ABC affiliate…