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How polarized are cable news networks?

Published

4 years ago

August 4, 2022

Omer Kablan

A new study by the University of Pennsylvania collected data which concludes that cable networks like Fox, CNN and MSNBC have shifted to the right or the left of the political spectrum, especially in their primetime programming

In an age of smartphones, it may come as a surprise to you

But most Americans consume their news on TV

With the average household tuning in more than nine hours a week.

The study found that CNN, Fox and MSNBC became more polarized particularly following the 2016 election. With Fox moving to the right and MSNBC and CNN moving to the left.

One of the methods of measurement in the study, was observing the majority of guests on the channel. For example if a network continually brought in conservative guests, then it was conservative leaning. This is called the ‘visibility bias.’

The researchers watched thousands of hours of interviews broadcasted over ten years

Let’s look at what the report says about Prime-time shows

It says “Anderson Cooper 360” on CNN and “The Rachel Maddow Show” on MSNBC leaned more liberal

And Similarly, “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox news leans more towards the right- more so than other Fox programming

It’s also important to note another study published recently said that Americans who receive their news form TV are less likely to move away from their political leanings and hence from the tv networks they generally watch – compared to those who consume their news online.

But with a trend of less and less people turning to their televisions, and people’s news consumption habits changing -it remains to be seen whether the polarization between networks will only grow wider.

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Angus Taylor elected Liberal leader after decisive ballot victory

Angus Taylor wins Liberal leadership over Sussan Ley, vows to implement a back to basics conservative strategy.

Published

2 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Angus Taylor wins Liberal leadership over Sussan Ley, vows to implement a back to basics conservative strategy.

Angus Taylor has been elected leader of the federal Liberal Party, defeating Sussan Ley 34-17 in a partyroom vote in Canberra. He replaces Ms Ley, the first woman to hold the role, who was removed after just nine months. Jane Hume was chosen as deputy leader, becoming the first senator in the role since 1990.

The leadership contest saw four candidates, including Ted O’Brien, Dan Tehan, and Melissa Price. Following the eliminations, Taylor emerged victorious, backed by Senator Hume and other conservative figures. His supporters cited declining polls and the party’s recent struggles as reasons for the change, calling him the “smartest policy brain” in Liberal ranks.

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Epstein hearing explodes over redactions and hidden names

Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.

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1 day ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.

US lawmakers have accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of withholding key names linked to Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery congressional hearing. The confrontation centred on redactions within investigative files that critics argue should have been fully disclosed under federal law.

Representative Thomas Massie pressed the Justice Department over blacked-out sections, specifically questioning references to billionaire Leslie Wexner. Bondi maintained that Wexner’s name was released promptly once flagged, defending the department’s handling of the documents.

Frustration boiled over as lawmakers challenged the extent of the redactions, leading to an extraordinary moment in the hearing as Bondi pushed back and praised President Donald Trump while standing by the department’s review process.

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Angus Taylor moves to challenge Sussan Ley for party leadership

Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.

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1 day ago

February 12, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.

Angus Taylor has resigned from the Coalition frontbench to launch a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, declaring he lacks confidence in her ability to rebuild support for the Liberal Party. His move sets up a high-stakes internal contest that could reshape the party’s direction.

Supporters of Mr Taylor are expected to push for a meeting by Friday to trigger a potential leadership spill, intensifying pressure on Ms Ley. Moderate MPs are calling on her to demand clear proof of numbers before any ballot takes place.

With the Liberals trailing in the polls and facing mounting questions over strategy, both camps are outlining starkly different visions for the party’s future as tensions rise in Canberra.

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