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Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay)

Aug 18, 2022 · 00:47:47
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  • Investigating why U.S. media coverage tends to be overwhelmingly negative.
  • Journalism may exploit negativity bias to increase profits and engagement.
  • Social media algorithms exacerbate the issue, amplifying negative content.

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