TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news release:
As November's midterm elections approach, political debates emerge at the forefront for many voters. But as more people turn to short-form video, questions arise over how many voters will watch full-length debates rather than clips shared on social media.
A 2025 survey by Ampere Analysis -- > found that watching short-form video is now the second most-used media format, ranking above broadcast television. The shift raises questions about how much information audiences receive and whether that information is reliable.
Florida State University Professor and Director of the School of Communication Patrick Merle studies crisis and risk communication, ar...