How the media functions as a vital link in US politics
In short: Explore the role of the media as a linkage institution and understand the underlying incentives that drive news outlets to cater to the specific ideologies of their target audiences.
This video examines the mechanics of media as a linkage institution within the context of US government and civics. It explores the economic and structural incentives that influence how media organizations align their content with the political ideologies of their viewers.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Media as a linkage institution | Political participation | US government and civics | Khan Academy
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