Authentically Entertaining?: Political Self-Presentation on U.S. Talk Shows

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Brief Overview

Research indicates talk-show appearances increase politicians’ likeability and trust, presumably through perceived authenticity. Analysis of leaders’ verbal behaviors while interviewed reveals some theorized dimensions of authenticity but not others.

Author

• Colene J. Lind, Kansas State University