The evolving landscape of political communication is explored through the impact of online-only news, user-generated content, hyperlocal reporting, and social media platforms like Twitter. This book delves into how these elements reshape the media environment and influence political discourse, highlighting the dynamic nature of communication in the digital age.
The book delves into the evolving dynamics between politics and media, highlighting recent technological disruptions that have impacted journalists, campaigners, and the public. It revisits themes from its first edition, addressing the rise of platforms like TikTok, the spread of misinformation during the Trump era, and the decline of local news. It examines how these factors contribute to political communication challenges and the fragility of democracy in the U.S., offering a framework to understand these complex intersections in the current media landscape.
The book explores the notion that the primary danger to American democracy lies within the voting public itself. It critiques the common tendency to blame candidates, political parties, and organized interests for democratic shortcomings, instead highlighting the challenges posed by a disengaged and contradictory electorate. Through this analysis, it delves into the complexities of public engagement and its significant impact on the political landscape.
Explores the myriad ways in which candidate, and then president, Trump exemplifies a nontraditional version of US politics. The book highlights how Trump's actions present direct challenges to the US presidency that have fully exposed and exacerbated long-held problems with checks and balances. číst celé