December 7, 2011

Entertainment Weekly
New research shows partisan preferences even in the TV shows we love and love to hate. Not only do Democrats prefer Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show,” but Republicans say it’s one of their least favorite shows (they find “The Colbert Report” slightly more appealing). Liberal Democrats name the reality show “Swamp Loggers” their least favorite; the Discovery Channel program is the favorite of conservative Republicans. || Earlier: Political media care about two things, Stewart says, are you winning or are you dead? (Poynter) | As ‘Daily Show’ turns 15, its 5 best media moments (Poynter) || Related: Journalists’ conflict of interest are ‘all part of living in Washington’ (AP)

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