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Progressives ditch legacy media for Instagram, podcasts, and independent news

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Progressive-minded Americans are increasingly abandoning traditional news outlets like CNN and CBS, citing bias in coverage, particularly concerning the war in Gaza. Instead, they are turning to a diverse range of independent podcasts, social media accounts, and digital news sites. This shift mirrors a similar trend among conservatives years ago and is empowering anti-establishment political candidates who may otherwise be overlooked by mainstream media. AI

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Progressives ditch legacy media for Instagram, podcasts, and independent news

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Ali Swenson ·

    ‘I started going to Instagram to get my news’: Left-wing’s populist turn fueled by retreat from traditional media

    "I couldn’t stand all the lies on the stations,″ said Farah Berent, a physician assistant in Michigan, who cited Palestinian suffering in particular.

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