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MrBeast and Joe Rogan bridge political divides among young Americans

A new survey indicates that popular culture, including influencers and podcasts, is bridging political divides among Americans aged 18-49, contrary to the siloing observed in news consumption. Top creators like MrBeast and podcasters such as Joe Rogan are favored across Democratic, Republican, and independent affiliations. This cross-partisan appeal suggests that entertainment media, particularly content that promotes masculinity, plays a significant role in shaping political views outside of traditional news sources. AI

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MrBeast and Joe Rogan bridge political divides among young Americans

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Karrin Vasby Anderson, Natalie Pennington, Nick Marx, The Conversation ·

    America’s not actually polarized. It can agree on Mr. Beast — and Joe Rogan

    We asked 741 people to name their top influencers, podcasts, comedians, musicians, video games, films and TV series and found the United States of America.