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Maxwell Modell

@maxwellmodell.bsky.social
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Research Associate at Cardiff University School of Journalism, Media and Culture studying impartiality in UK political news. Other research interests include all things podcasts, political interviews and broadcast talk He/Him

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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Over many pints I've pitched the idea of a book called 'Conservation Analysis for Screenwriters', merging my interest in social interaction with my love for film and theatre. I was delighted to find out @spencerhazel.bsky.social has written something along those lines. Perfect read to start 2026
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
It was a pleasure to speak at @ofcom.bsky.social's 'Making Sense of the Senedd Election' event yesterday. I discussed our upcoming @cujournmedcul.bsky.social study of impartiality in media coverage of the Senedd election campaign and our wider Enhancing Impartiality project.
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
BBC Verify coverage of the US and Venezuela is the main item on the BBC News app. The fact-checking service comes to the fore in moments of uncertainty where information is patchy and complex. I'm currently writing an article about the moments the BBC put fact-checking front and centre of coverage
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The Caerphilly by-election is yet another reminder that polls are not the be-all and end-all. Reform UK led in polls, but Plaid Cymru won comfortably. Broadcasters should remember polls are just one indicator of support. And when it comes time to vote, the outcome is often profoundly different.
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Day 1 of the Future of Journalism conference 2025 at @cujournmedcul.bsky.social It's time to get nerdy!
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Third parties tend to be represented by a handful of figureheads. Major parties spread appearances across senior cabinet and shadow cabinet figures. While third parties are less visible overall, their figureheads are some of the most prominent individual politicians. (5/7) 🔗 shorturl.at/Fg4lX
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Broadcasters have somewhat taken into account growing public support for Reform UK and the party’s strong performance in the regional and local elections. In the last quarter of 2024, Reform UK made up just 2.5% of guests. In 2025, Reform UK appearances more than doubled to 5.9%. (4/7)
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Reform UK made up only 4.7% (27) of politicians, despite gaining a total vote share of 14.3% in GE24. The Liberal Democrats and Greens were also underrepresented, making up 8.6% (49) and 3.7% (21) of guests, respectively, against a 12.2% and 6.7% vote share (3/7) 🔗 shorturl.at/FAu8F
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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
We analysed politicians selected across five of the UK’s most prominent political discussion programmes in the 24/25 Parliamentary season: Any Questions (BBC Radio 4), Peston (ITV), Question Time (BBC), Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (BBC) and Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips (Sky News) (2/7)
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