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News Media, Social Networks and Political Opinion Bubbles
Americans have access to more news sources than ever before, but they read, watch or listen most to the ones they trust. Liberals and conservatives make very different choices — reinforced by the influence of social media.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAmericans have access to more news sources than ever before, but they read, watch or listen most to the ones they trust. Liberals and conservatives make very different choices — reinforced by the influence of social media.
Also, a fugitive Mexican Mayor, suspected in the abduction of missing students, is captured. On today’s Talking Point, is Blue American turning against football?
Photo: New York Times/Alexander Torrenegra; Fox News/Clemens v. Vogelsang
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3 storiesFugitive Mexican Mayor, Suspected in Abduction of Missing Students, Is Captured
It’s been more than a month since 43 students were last seen when police led them away from a protest in Iguala, a city in Mexico’s Guerrero province. Iguala’s Mayor immediately took a leave of absence and disappeared with his wife, but they were arrested this morning in Mexico City. Tracy Wilkinson is Bureau Chief there for the Los Angeles…
Read the story6 minAll the News that Fits… What You’re Already Thinking…
Increased partisanship in politics is no accident. The far Left and the far Right live in different worlds when it comes to news and information.
Read the story36 minFootball, the Newest Partisan Divide
Football is still a secular religion in much of the country, but skeptics and dissenters are beginning to appear — with the dividing line parallel to what separates political partisans. That’s according to David Leonhardt, former Washington Bureau Chief for the New York Times, now Editor of the paper's news and data project, The Upshot .
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