Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: is America’s media fair?
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Dec 14, 2023 
Ainsley Johnston, a data journalist at The Economist, and Dion Dublin, a former footballer now presenter of a popular British property show, dive into crucial discussions. They explore the contentious perception of media bias in America, revealing complex dynamics at play. Johnston unpacks changes in trust toward news outlets, particularly among conservatives. Dublin offers insights into the evolving British property market, reflecting on trends in homeownership versus renting, while examining viewers’ aspirations as shown in real estate television.
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Declining Trust in Media
- Public trust in American media has declined since the 1990s, especially among conservatives.
- This decline is driven by accusations of liberal bias from Republican politicians.
Measuring Media Bias
- The Economist's data team uses a quantitative approach to measure partisan slant in media.
- They analyze partisan terms in congressional speeches and media to create a score.
Leftward Media Lean
- Most mainstream news outlets lean left, using Democrat-preferred language more often.
- Fox News is the only major TV channel where conservative language predominates.