By: Emily Long
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One of my main goals with this column is to not just complain about the state of conservative culture on campus, but is also to educate people on how to incorporate conservative political ideologies into their daily lives.
The structure of social media today exists in a way that you can only see content that aligns with your views. The content you engage with on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook tells the all-knowing algorithm what content you want to see and are going to click or swipe up on. In turn, that’s the content you see on your social media feeds. It’s way more convenient to absorb the content you see on your feed instead of seeking out new content, so who can really blame you for sticking with the same sources?
However, this polarization of the media is not good. As I’ve said before, if you never experience another viewpoint, what good does that do to society?
So this week, I’ve assembled a list of four conservative voices in the media that you should pay attention to.
Ben Shapiro: You may have heard of Ben Shapiro because he’s one of the most highly protested campus speakers out there. Shapiro offers common sense arguments against modern day leftist ideology on everything from morality to economics to freedom.
Dan Crenshaw: If you’ve ever seen that cool congressman with the eye patch, that’s Dan Crenshaw of Texas. He’s a former Navy Seal who is serving his first term in Congress. He believes in strict interpretation of the Constitution and limiting the powers of the federal government. Crenshaw’s performances on the House Homeland Security and Budget Committees have created viral YouTube videos that put into perspective what conservatives want their legislators to be fighting for.
Allie Beth Stuckey: Allie Beth Stuckey is the host of the podcast “Relatable.” The podcast talks about modern conservatism and how it relates to young women. She recently gave testimony in front of the House Oversight and Reform Committee on her pro-life stances.
Jordan Peterson: Jordan Peterson is a professor from Canada who proves that conservative political ideology isn’t just limited to the United States. In his speeches, he advocates for limited government, equality of opportunity and realizing human potential without playing the victim card every chance you get.
Although you might not agree with everything these voices say, it doesn’t mean you have to stop listening to them. Try to find a point where your views and the host’s views intersect and start there. Maybe find a topic that you are really interested in and listen to something they have said regarding that topic.
You might be saying, Emily, do you practice what you preach? Do you listen to more liberal voices? The answer is every day. Even if I don’t agree with some liberal viewpoints, I find the information presented to be valuable. I still listen to the New York Times’ “The Daily” because it’s the only podcast that gives me a news brief at 6 am every day.
I subscribe to the Boston Globe for quality reporting on the happenings in and around the Boston area. I occasionally listen to Pod Save America to get a more liberal perspective on issues.
Most people do not balance their media consumption. This is a contributing factor as to why our country is so slanted . We are becoming so separated from each other that we have nowhere to meet in the middle. When you listen to a voice from the other side, you start to break down those divisions and learn more about what they actually think. You should not solely rely on the biased perspective from your side of the media.
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