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politics18h ago
Online Personalities and Comedians Overtake TV and Newspapers as Primary News Sources
- Poll shows Americans increasingly rely on online opinion personalities and comedians for news, overtaking traditional TV and newspapers.
- When politicos are excluded, Joe Rogan tops the list of online influencers for news.
- The poll found Trump, Rogan, and JD Vance as the only influencers to crack 10 percent support.
- Among Biden voters, late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel lead the online news personalities list.
- Overall, nearly 70 percent of respondents get news online weekly, versus 55 percent for TV and 25 percent for newspapers.
- Experts say online platforms drown out traditional journalists, shaping political perception.
- The findings reflect a fractured media landscape where audiences pick sources aligning with their views.
- The report notes distrust in traditional media as a driver for turn toward online voices.
- Traditional outlets like Fox News and major networks remain top TV sources, despite online influence rise.
- Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram are among the most popular online news sources.
- The study highlights a shift away from institutions toward direct news consumption via influencers.
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