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How polarized are cable news networks?

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3 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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Violence broke out in The Hague

Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

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3 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Violence erupts in The Hague as police clash with anti-migration protesters, leading to arrests and injuries ahead of elections.

Violence broke out in The Hague as Dutch police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of anti migration demonstrators. The protest, organised by a right wing activist just weeks before a national election, turned chaotic with thirty people arrested and two officers injured.

Protesters waved Dutch flags and far right symbols while clashing with authorities, throwing rocks and bottles. A police car was set alight, a highway was blocked, and the headquarters of the centre left D66 party was vandalised, with its leader condemning the destruction as an attack on democracy.

Far right leader Geert Wilders, who currently leads in opinion polls, condemned the violence despite being invited to attend.

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Elon Musk was seen at State Farm Stadium

Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

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3 hours ago

September 22, 2025

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Elon Musk attended Charlie Kirk’s memorial, joining Trump and VIPs at a major political event in Arizona.

Elon Musk was seen among tens of thousands of mourners at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where a memorial service was held for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The stadium, filled with attendees wearing red, white, and blue, became the stage for one of the largest political memorials in recent history.

Musk joined a high-profile guest list that included President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and media figures such as Tucker Carlson. His presence underscored the mix of politics, culture, and celebrity that surrounded the event.

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Snipers rev up crowds at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

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September 22, 2025

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Thousands gathered for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, blending remembrance with spectacle amid heavy security and Secret Service snipers.

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Phoenix, thousands of supporters gathered for an event that blended solemn remembrance with political spectacle. The security presence was immense, resembling the scale of a state funeral or even a major sporting event.

From the rooftops, Secret Service snipers became an unexpected part of the performance, drawing loud cheers from mourners below. Their presence highlighted the extraordinary security measures put in place for the controversial conservative activist.

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