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.

Cultural and political divisions have come to define public life in the US, with many people conscious of and worried about increasing polarization. Canvas8 spoke to Victoria Johnson about how media consumption habits have fueled this shift and how film and TV may also bring Americans together.

From politics to geography to core values, America is dividing into two hostile groups, and the split is cracking the very foundations of American society. As partisans sort themselves into different echo chambers and separate neighborhoods, the urgent question is: is there any way out?

Binder brand For Them has launched its ‘Drag is divine’ campaign in response to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. As political polarization sees the rights of the LGBTQ+ community come under attack, brands can take cues from inherently inclusive organizations on how to engage in meaningful action.

A new crop of conservative comedians, commentators, and creators are finding audiences who feel alienated by mainstream media in a polarized America. What does their success say about how Republican and more right wing viewers want to be entertained?