From Headlines to Hashtags: How Americans Are Consuming News Today

The way Americans consume information is evolving fast, and younger Americans are increasingly turning to nontraditional sources for their news. According to Pew Research Center, 39% of adults under 30 regularly get their news from influencers rather than traditional outlets. In this episode of "After the Fact," we explore what this shift means for trust in journalism, the role of social media in shaping public opinion, and how news organizations are responding to this changing landscape. Drawing on analysis from the Center and the Pew-Knight Initiative , we hear from a news researcher, Michael Lipka, and a content creator, Mosheh Oinounou, on how the lines between entertainment, opinion, and information are blurring, and what it means for the future of an informed public.

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From Headlines to Hashtags: How Americans Are Consuming News Today is an episode from After the Fact by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

This episode is 18:32 long.

This episode was published on Sep 5, 2025.

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