Brendan Nyhan

Brendan Nyhan

political scientist United States

Brendan Nyhan is a political scientist and professor known for his work on political behavior, misinformation, and the dynamics of democracy. He is a co-founder of Bright Line Watch, an initiative that monitors threats to American democracy and aims to promote democratic norms. Nyhan's research often focuses on how misinformation spreads and the effects of partisan media on public opinion. He has contributed to various academic publications and is a prominent voice in discussions about the integrity of democratic institutions, especially in the context of contemporary political discourse.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
93,157
Power
1,586$
Sentiment
5.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 10,847,910 9,392 $89,000 77$
Iran 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 83,992,949 63,824 $610,000 464$
Australia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 19,216 $1,380,000 1,040$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 724 $6,000 6$
Totals 4 121,127,295 93,156 $2,085,000 1,587$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Brendan Nyhan noted that support for political violence declined after the attempt on Trump's life. 5

Stabroek News: Violence as policy in Trump’s America

United States United States: Political scientist Brendan Nyhan, co-founder of Bright Line Watch, translated Trump’s Truth Social post this way: 'The president openly calls for his loyalist apparatchik at the FCC to use state power to punish media for critical coverage.' 5

CNN: Trump urges the FCC to punish ‘60 Minutes’ over reports on Greenland and Ukraine