POPULIST CITIZENS AND NEWS MEDIA

ABSTRACT

In this interview with Anne Schulz, we discuss the media diet of populist citizens, namely citizens who show populist attitudes. In particular, Schulz describes what type of media they read and trust when it comes to obtaining political information. First, she explains that populist citizens trust public service news on average less than non-populist citizens, but at the same time, they might trust these outlets more than private broadcasters or social media. Second, contrary to commonly held beliefs, she argues that populist citizens express strong scepticism about Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as sources for news and information. Finally, Schulz discusses what the coronavirus pandemic has changed for populist parties and their followers. © 2023 selection and editorial matter, Luca Manucci;individual chapters, the contributors.