Positive stories have rising potential in non-linear news formats now — that is despite political polarisation and the negativity bias: Stuart Soroka

Professor Stuart Soroka from UCLA sheds light on the influence of negativity bias on news consumption and public perceptions in the 2024 American election year. Exploring the shift towards positive news stories and the implications for media depictions of immigration. Insights into the role of partisan news in society and the common core of knowledge across different news channels. A balanced view of how information processing and political beliefs intersect in the current information landscape.