What is the state of the American media landscape? Are the partisan divisions in cable news increasing? How ought news stations operate election polling desks? And what influence does the media have over midterm and presidential elections?

The American Enterprise Institute’s Chris Stirewalt joins students at Indiana University to discuss the interplay of media and public opinion. As we enter into midterm season, the press will play a large role in public perception of candidates. Stirewalt offers further insight on the proper relationship between a president and the press corps, how an administration crafts a media strategy, and the demands that accompany moments of crisis.

Chris Stirewalt is the author of "Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back," forthcoming this summer.