The Power of Conflict
Ezra discusses how politicians who use highly conflictual and brazen tactics, such as lying, are able to dominate media narratives and gain influence in the social media age. He explains how the media's focus on amplifying these conflicts instead of fact-checking them has shifted the coverage dimensions in politics, favoring highly ideological or conflictual politicians.In this clip
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