There’s a lot of finger pointing about which media outlet is to blame for the rise in political polarization, racism, and the class war. The brash boldness of Fox News is a likely target, but what about the hushed tones of liberal news? 

In this episode, researcher Reece Peck reveals what makes some media, like YouTube, a compelling place for news; how we can’t sidestep the culture war with facts; and why we can’t educate disinformation away.

Show Notes:

Find more of Reece Peck’s work at his website along with information about his book Fox Populism: Branding Conservatism As Working Class 

Also mentioned in this episode: Heartland TV: Prime Time Television and the Struggle for U.S. Identity by Victoria E. Johnson

Shifting Terrain Executive Producers: Amanda Cowper and Rachel Rybaczuk; Assistant Producer: Emilce Quiroz; Production Consulting and Audio Mixing: Karen Given; and Music from BlueDot Sessions

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