Academic focused on public opinion and mass media, especially conspiracy theories, misinformation and disinformation
Joseph Uscinski is a professor of political science at the University of Miami. He studies public opinion and mass media, with a focus on conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation. Uscinski is the co-author of American Conspiracy Theories, widely considered the seminal study of conspiracy theories, and author of Conspiracy Theories: A Primer, the first textbook on the topic. His essays have appeared in numerous outlets including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Vox, Reason, and Politico.