The overlooked factor that shapes how people vote

Steven Waldman, co-founder and president of Rebuild Local News and Report for America, discusses the critical impact of news sources on voter behavior. He highlights how traditional media versus social platforms shape electoral choices, particularly among younger and Latino voters. Waldman delves into the rise of TikTok and YouTube as news sources, addressing the challenges of misinformation and the decline of local journalism. He emphasizes the importance of reliable information for community engagement and its influence on democratic processes.