Exposing the Myth of Online Polarization with Aaron Parnas
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Exposing the Myth of Online Polarization with Aaron Parnas
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Independent journalist Aaron Parnas shares how growing up in a partisan household shaped his early conservative political views, and how moving out helped him rethink what he believed. With Scott and Allison, they explore online polarization, identity, media ecosystems, and why social media makes the country feel more divided than it really is.
Aaron explains why 80% of Americans actually agree on 80% of issues, how algorithms reward outrage, and why meeting your neighbors can do more for democracy than any online debate.
00:00 Meet Aaron Parnas
01:12 What is independent journalism?
02:45 Aaron's favorite comedy bit
04:30 Cancel culture and late night comedy
07:24 How Aaron went from supporting Trump to moderating Kamala Harris' book tour
08:40 Why Aaron rejected political polarization early
10:23 Why America feels divided -- but isn’t as divided as we think
11:09 Why 80% of Americans agree on 80% of issues
12:03 The responsibility of reaching millions with news
13:55 What social media actually rewards
17:44 Authenticity, cringe, and being yourself online
19:51 How social media is changing the news landscape