How does bias in news amplify political polarization?, with Vanessa Otero
Episode Ep 121 54 min 30s

How does bias in news amplify political polarization?, with Vanessa Otero

Vanessa Otero is the creator of a popular and well respected media bias chart that ranks the bias of many news outlets, and she's the founder of Ad Fontes Media. Topics discussed include: the process her team uses to determine bias; the difficulties of determining what is "left" and "right" in a polarized and fast-changing political landscape; recognizing that everyone is biased and that the best we can do is try to reduce our bias; the relation between media bias and polarization; perceptions of the word 'misinformation' being liberal-leaning; liberal-leaning journalists' pushback to Trump being elected; and more. Learn more about the show and get transcripts at⁠ ⁠behavior-podcast.com⁠⁠.

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