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YouTube Overtakes TV as Top Source of Political News, Study Finds

A new study by Syracuse University researchers finds that YouTube has overtaken television as the leading source of political news. The finding signals a major shift in how audiences, particularly younger viewers, consume news about politics, with online video platforms now surpassing traditional broadcast channels. Media observers are weighing what the change means for journalism, political advertising and the spread of misinformation heading into future election cycles.

Why now: The study's finding that online video has displaced television as the main political news source marks a significant shift in the media landscape.

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