The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

The divide in America’s political landscape has many feeling uneasy about their place in society, and media companies are tapping into this uncertainty to foster a sense of community. Among them is 63red, a platform for conservatives to find news and brands that reflect their worldview.

The rise of ‘fake news’ has been facilitated by social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, through which 62% of Americans keep up-to-date with current affairs. To combat misinformation, Userfeeds has created a system built on blockchain tech that promotes content based on reputation.

With America now starkly divided, many are struggling to comprehend the views they missed in the run-up to the 2016 election. PodcastS-Town, which has gained over 1.8 million subscribers, is the timely tale of a New York-based journalist seeking to understand an eccentric from Shit Town, Alabama.

Years of inflammatory rhetoric have left the US political landscape highly polarized – and it’s having an impact on people’s love lives. With both Democrats and Republicans less likely to accept a partner from across the aisle, Donald Daters is helping Trump supporters find the ‘right’ match.