The New York Times mocked residents of a small town in California’s rural Central Valley on Saturday for not using mainstream media sources, blaming their ignorance for a militia that showed up — five years ago.
Now, in place of longtime TV pundits and radio hosts, residents turn to a new sphere of podcasters and online influencers to get their political news. Facebook groups for local events run by residents have replaced the role of local newspapers, elevating the county’s “keyboard warriors” to roles akin to editors in chief.
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