Uncovering the surprising similarities between sports and politics
In just a few decades, Fox went from being ‘the fourth network’ airing The Simpsons and baseball to being a leading voice in U.S. politics
Every four years, Americans oscillate between sports and coverage of the presidential election, and outside of trash talk between competitors, many overlook the commonalities between the two.
The media corporations responsible for covering both sports and politics are the same, and as we experience increasing polarization, it’s important to highlight the direct lin