Why Are TV’s Talking Heads So Angry All the Time?
Two researchers dive into the spittle-flecked world of outrage media.
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Requiem for ‘The Washington Post’
Superstar journalists appear to be leaving in droves. Big deal. All is well as long as the Post—or any other firm or place—continues to refine raw talent.
This Millennial Story Is Different
Millennials are the most diverse generation in U.S. history. So why has the criticism about them been so one-note?
U.S. Geography of News Stories
Most news coverage in America is focused on L.A., D.C., and New York. Can a new independent radio program change that?
‘The New York Times’ Is Dying
Hardly. Brain drain is an indicator of success, a sure sign of a talent refinery at work.
The Ugly Reality of Creating Reality Television
Reality TV attracts millions of viewers and thousands of hopefuls, but at what cost?
What’s the Appeal of Angry, Polarized Media?
A new sociological study suggests watching or listening to shows that confirm our political prejudices help us feel like part of a community.
The Motivational Power of Media
New research finds short inspirational videos can stimulate viewers to pursue their own goals.
The Lives of Dictators’ Wives
The fancy clothes and charitable works aren't incidental: The dictator’s spouse is an important part of maintaining power.
Meet the Flexians
A new professional class of movers and shakers—people who serve overlapping roles in government, business, and media with smiling finesse—is controlling the flow of power and money in America. The anthropologist Janine Wedel is bent on making us understand just how dangerous this new normal can be.