 During a time when we are more divided politically than ever, its not surprising that negativity is driving the political choices of many voters. What may be surprising is which group expresses the most negativity. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, that group is Independents.

For more,Liz Saint-Jon spoke with Joe Siev,  lead author of the study and a Postdoctoral Fellow in Marketing at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business

During a time when we are more divided politically than ever, its not surprising that negativity is driving the political choices of many voters. What may be surprising is which group expresses the most negativity. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, that group is Independents. For more,Liz Saint-Jon spoke with Joe Siev,  lead author of the study and a Postdoctoral Fellow in Marketing at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business

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Study shows that independents express the most negativity, why?

All this week on KCBS we are taking us special look at the state of San Francisco. 

In today’s segment, reporter Megan Goldsby focuses on tourism in the city.  

Visitor numbers may be down, but those who are traveling to the City By The Bay seem to be having a blast.

All this week on KCBS we are taking us special look at the state of San Francisco. 
In today’s segment, reporter Megan Goldsby focuses on tourism in the city.  
Visitor numbers may be down, but those who are traveling to the City By The Bay seem to be having a blast.

State of San Francisco: Tourist turnout growing modestly

Not long ago, talking about the search for life on other planets garnered mostly rolling eyes and deep sighs.

But recently, there's been some newfound legitimacy seen in the field, as the US tries to get back in the business of astrobiology, after years of cut funding and claims of frivolousness by fiscally conservative lawmakers.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by Adam Frank, Astrophysics professor at the University of Rochester, and author of the book The Little Book of Aliens.

Not long ago, talking about the search for life on other planets garnered mostly rolling eyes and deep sighs.
But recently, there's been some newfound legitimacy seen in the field, as the US tries to get back in the business of astrobiology, after years of cut funding and claims of frivolousness by fiscally conservative lawmakers.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by Adam Frank, Astrophysics professor at the University of Rochester, and author of the book The Little Book of Aliens.

Search for extraterrestrial life is no laughing matter

As campus protests come to a boiling point like we're seeing right now in LA, there are concerns from the Biden campaign that younger voters upset with the president's response to the conflict won't turn out in large numbers to support him.

This comes as Biden is finding himself narrowly behind Trump in some key swing states, and many analysts say he can't afford to lose this particular bloc.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow.

As campus protests come to a boiling point like we're seeing right now in LA, there are concerns from the Biden campaign that younger voters upset with the president's response to the conflict won't turn out in large numbers to support him.
This comes as Biden is finding himself narrowly behind Trump in some key swing states, and many analysts say he can't afford to lose this particular bloc.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas is joined by KCBS Political Analyst Marc Sandalow.

Study shows that independents express the most negativity, why?

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