In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the various reasons why Americans consume news, how they receive information, and the evolving behaviors emerging from their growing distrust of the news media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson and Associate Director of Research at Pew Research Center, Michael Lipka. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.

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America Is Rewriting Its Relationship with News | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast

America Is Rewriting Its Relationship with News | Behind the Numbers