More Montanans ‘passive’ in news consumption, turn to social media, report says

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 1,024

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Montanans are seeking out news less than they used to and instead receiving it passively on social media, according to a new Greater Montana Foundation study.

One result?

A reinforcement of “echo chambers that limit exposure to different perspectives and sources of information.”

The survey found 33% of Montanans most often search out news that interests them, but 67% most often read or listen to news that is delivered to them.

One antidote? More …

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