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Forget CNN — Gen-Z Is Getting Their Ballot Decisions From a 60-Second Video

Young voters aren't tuning into cable news panels to figure out who deserves their vote — they're scrolling, sharing, and making up their minds one viral clip at a time. We broke down exactly how Gen-Z consumes political content and what it actually means for democracy in the algorithm era. The answer is messier, and more interesting, than either party wants to admit.

Oct 15, 2026

Culture

These Politicians Post Like Real Humans and Honestly? It's Kind of Working

Most politicians on social media are a crime against authenticity — stiff, over-produced, and painfully try-hard. But a handful have somehow cracked the code, posting content that feels like it comes from an actual person rather than a committee of consultants. We're breaking down who's doing it right, who's crashing out trying, and what it says about the weird new relationship between voters and the people who want their support.

Oct 15, 2026