Study finds media coverage of the 2024 presidential race favored political spectacle over substantive policy debates

https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-media-coverage-of-the-2024-presidential-race-favored-political-spectacle-over-substantive-policy-debates/

During the chaotic 2024 presidential election, major U.S. newspapers focused heavily on political strategy and legal battles rather than substantive policy. A recent study indicates that media coverage remained largely negative, except for a brief bump for Kamala Harris.

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motruck@lemmy.zip · 5 pts · 23d

No shit. News is entertainment.

RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 23d

I can remember when I last heard a politician talk about actual plans for achieving anything. It's all about hitting talking points and stirring shit up and making people angry.