News media plays a critical role in informing the public—but it can also further division and corrode trust. 

Drawing on data from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, which found that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults believe the media contributes to political polarization, MPR News examines how journalism has shaped today’s polarized climate and explores potential solutions for restoring credibility.

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