The role of media in American political polarization

Here is an excellent article about our country’s political polarization and the media’s role in keeping it going. It’s all about ratings and the human psyche’s apparent need for the adrenaline rush of conflict. It seems we all love to watch a good fight. What’s your take?

http://www.kesq.com/news/how-america-got-polarized/34505196

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