Evolution of Political Discourse and Influence of Media

Reflecting on past presidential debates to the current era dominated by aggressive exchanges, the chapter explores the impact of social media on public discourse and the success of negative sound bites in politics. It analyzes the tactics of a showbiz expert in politics who captured attention with unconventional statements, and delves into discussions on movies and political comparisons. Addressing concerns about media manipulation and misinformation, it also examines the influence of podcasts in diversifying opinions and shaping public perception while discussing the overload of negative news in society.