Media Polarization

As the news media cover the turbulent 2016 presidential election, there’s been considerable debate around how much emphasis they should put on inaccurate or potentially offensive statements made by candidates.

Americans are divided in what they consider the most positive and negative attribute of the news media, and much of that divide follows party lines.

Today’s presidential candidates are increasingly prioritizing social media outreach, while the role of campaign websites is shifting.

Jon Stewart is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after 16 years. During that time, the show has served not only as a source of media criticism, but also as a source of news in its own right. As Stewart’s tenure comes to an end, here are some key facts about how his program has made its imprint on journalism.

Millennials rely on Facebook for their political news, while Baby Boomers turn to local TV. And while Millennials are less engaged with political news, they trust news sources as much as older generations do.

Five key takeaways from our new report on political polarization and media habits.

We asked Amy Mitchell, our Director of Journalism Research, to discuss how the new report on media polarization was put together.

Liberals and conservatives turn to and trust strikingly different news sources. And across-the-board liberals and conservatives are more likely than others to interact with like-minded individuals.