Consider the Source

Where Trump and Biden voters get their news. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( April 30, 2024 Can we tell who you’re voting for based on your go-to news source? It’s not a personality quiz — we’re exploring [the differences in how Trump and Biden voters stay informed](. In other hot topics, we’ve got [the most contested books of 2023]( and [the extreme measures some young people are taking]( to limit their screen time. We’ll end on a positive note, with [sales on Wake-Up Callers’ favorite products](. And away we go…   In the News [illustration of woman staring at computer screen]( Shutterstock Consider the Source Americans are more divided than ever, not just over who they vote for, but also where they get their news. According to a new NBC poll, 52% of voters who rely on more traditional types of media like newspapers, national network news, and cable news prefer President Biden, versus 41% who prefer Donald Trump. Trump, on the other hand, leads with voters who don’t keep up with political news. “These are voters who have tuned out information, by and large, and they know who they are supporting, and they aren’t moving,” said Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt, who conducted the poll alongside Republican pollster Bill McInturff. Here are some key differences between [how Trump and Biden supporters consume information,]( and how they reflect the race overall. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fbiden-and-trump-supporters-news-consumption-poll%2F   More Stories [A maintenance crew member confronts demonstrators attempting to barricade themselves inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. ]( A maintenance crew member confronts demonstrators attempting to barricade themselves inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. (Getty images) Dozens of student protesters at Columbia have been occupying a campus building since the school began suspending students who refused to leave their camp before Monday's deadline. Cornell is also suspending students, and a Jewish student at Columbia is suing the school for "failing to provide" a safe learning environment. Egypt has proposed a deal calling for Hamas to release 33 hostages in return for a ceasefire. Hamas is expected to respond within days. It’s hoped that the deal could head off Israel’s planned attack in Rafah, where more than a million civilians are sheltering. Four officers were shot dead while serving a warrant at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday. Four more were wounded, and the suspect was also killed. A local police chief described the shooting as “the most tragic” he’d seen in his 32-year career. Travis Kelce just became the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Per his new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, he'll make $34.25 million over a two-year extension. “It’s an honor and a pleasure,” he said. Anne Hathaway may be embracing her forties, but there’s another milestone that’s more important to her. “I don’t normally talk about it, but I am over five years sober,” she told The New York Times.   Best of April [Books with caution tape over them]( Closed Chapters As book bans continue, we've got a look at the most challenged titles of the last year — and what many of them have in common. [Read More »]( [An open door through clouds]( The Great Unknown In this moving excerpt from her forthcoming book, a death doula shares what it's like to help people through their final moments. [Read More »]( [hands grabbing flip phone on a bright pink background]( Resisting Temptation Some young people are taking drastic actions to deal with their social media obsessions and try to improve their mental health. [Read More »](   In Conversation Frank Bruni is a journalist, longtime NYT columnist, and the author of the new book The Age of Grievance, which I loved ([pick up a copy here](). It examines the “Oppression Olympics” that too many people seem to play into these days, where our addiction to outrage comes from, and where we go from here. I’ll be talking to Frank all about his book tomorrow at 6:30pm Eastern at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center — [sign up to join us in-person or virtually](. [REGISTER HERE](   Extra Credit [Crab fried rice in a red bowl]( Photo courtesy of Kembara Labor of love: Top Chef star [Angelo Sosa's crab fried rice]( is a decadent twist on a classic dish. It might take effort to find some of the ingredients, but we promise it's worth it! Dirty dozen: If you've been lax about washing your produce, you might want to take a peek at [the fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides]( — then get to rinsing. Tee time: lululemon is a mainstay for workout clothes, but have you checked out [its fore-midable golf section]( yet? It's got tons of gems, like [this structured, breathable skort](.   Curated by You [Cornbread Hemp gummies, white sneakers, Albolene moisturizing cleanser]( KCM When it comes to finding the latest and greatest shoppable items on the planet, you probably look to your friends for advice. That’s why we decided to ask the Wake-Up Call community what you’re currently loving and buying. Even better? We found [your favorite products on sale]( — like this [hair dryer brush that works miracles]( and [super-comfortable Nectar mattress](. [SEE MORE STEALS](   One More Thing We’ve been interested in [why ADHD diagnoses are on the rise](, particularly among women. As we continue to learn more about how this condition manifests, a new book is shedding light about what it’s like to live with it. 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