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media consumption

True Crime Podcasts: Still Big, But Are They Running Out of Steam?

December 29, 2025

True crime podcasts have been a massive hit for years, with millions tuning in regularly. In 2024, over 19 million people in the U. S. alone were listening to these shows. Women, in particular, are big fans, making up nearly half of the listeners. True crime isn't just a podcast thing; it's popular

entertainment

Gen Z's Shift from TV to Short-Form Video

November 6, 2025

Gen Z is making a big move away from traditional TV and paid streaming services. Instead, they are turning to YouTube and TikTok for their entertainment and news. This trend is highlighted in a recent report that shows 43% of Gen Z prefers these platforms over old-school TV. One of the latest trend

entertainment

Why We Love to Watch the Rich Fall

March 25, 2025

The White Lotus is a show that has everyone talking. It's all about the super-rich and their messy lives. The show doesn't make us feel sorry for these characters. Instead, it invites us to watch as they fall apart, sometimes in awe, sometimes in horror. It's like a car crash you can't look away fro

health

E-Cigarette Ads and Social Media: What's the Deal with Young Adults?

February 19, 2025

Young adults are glued to their phones. It's no surprise that they're also seeing a lot of e-cigarette content on social media. This isn't just about trends, though. It's about understanding who's seeing what and why it matters. Let's talk about young adults in California. They're a diverse bunch,

health

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Media, Fear, and Behavior Interact

November 26, 2024

Imagine the COVID-19 pandemic like a long journey. Researchers in the Netherlands tracked what happens when people are exposed to news online, day after day. They checked in with over a thousand people four times during the pandemic. They found some interesting connections. The more news people read

health

Young Adults and Suicide: A Closer Look at Communication and Media Habits

November 18, 2024

Recently, researchers investigated how communication methods and media use might affect suicide attempts in young adults aged 18-29. They spoke with both men and women who had tried to end their lives at least once. The study aims to shed light on this complex issue, given that understanding communi

politics

Information Overload: How Cable and Internet Affect Political Engagement

November 6, 2024

You might think that with more political information available online and on TV, people would be more knowledgeable and vote more. But surprisingly, that's not the case. Research shows that since entertainment options have also increased, whether people get smarter or vote more depends on what they