I believe that the "newer formats" may contribute to the political polarization and breakdown of dialogue between differing political opinions. As said in my last post, when I see guests of different opinions visiting a show, it seems that no matter what happens the host will make them seem foolish. Interruptions run amok limiting the amount of discussion that can truly happen.
While, this increases polarization in some capacities, it is something that raises the knowledge and engagement of the viewers. Certain outlets have successfully used comedy to engage audiences that would not normally follow news outlets. This increases the overall knowledge of our citizens. This can spark discussions in person that are civil. I believe that when the discussions are online, they rarely are fruitful, but in person there is much more respect.
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