US Midterms 2026: Is American media still relevant? This Is America

Al Jazeera English5 hours ago26:18

American news consumption is changing rapidly, with social media, podcasts and influencers playing a growing role as trust in traditional media declines. Ahead of the US midterm elections, the shift is raising concerns about misinformation, political polarisation and algorithms that can keep voters inside ideological echo chambers. Experts discuss whether the new media landscape is better informing Americans or simply making them more divided. Presenter: Anna Burns-Francis Guests: Valerie Wirtschafter: AI & Technology Fellow, Brookings Institution Meaghan Mobbs: Director, Center for American Safety & Security Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USMidterms2026 #MediaTrust #USMedia #SocialMedia #NewsLiteracy #Misinformation #Journalism #DigitalNews #Podcasts #PoliticalPolarisation #ThisIsAmerica

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