Jonathan M. Ladd

Jonathan M. Ladd is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Government at Georgetown University, specializing in the intersection of media, politics, and public opinion. His work examines how social media and traditional news media influence electoral dynamics, partisan polarization, and political knowledge.

Research Focus: Ladd’s research spans political communication, social media analysis, and public trust in institutions. Key themes include media distrust, digital campaign strategies, and the methodological challenges of leveraging social media data for social science research.

Article Trends: His publications highlight the evolving role of social media in elections (2016–2024), methodological frameworks for analyzing digital data, and the causes/consequences of media distrust. Recent studies address polarization, well-being trade-offs, and cross-national comparisons (e.g., France, 2022).