DIThe Distraction Index

#media_coverage

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
1Noise
2.3Avg Dmg
30.9Avg Hype
WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12
NOISE2026-09-07
Media Coverage of Voting Restrictions and Election Administration
Damage
6.3
Hype
15.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Anti-Fraud Drive Generates Extensive Media Coverage
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
1.4
Hype
28.4
HYPE2026-07-24
Fox News Minimal Coverage of Latest Trump Tariff Waves
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
1.4
Hype
30.5
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
CNN Segment on Trump and Anti-Semitism Allegations
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
49.3