DIThe Distraction Index

#opinion

18 events across 10 weeks

0Damage
9Hype
9Noise
0.0Avg Dmg
17.6Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-01
UN Criticism and Potential Punitive Response
Damage
0.0
Hype
19.0
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-28
Political Commentary and Opinion Pieces
federal · null
Damage
—
Hype
27.8
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
NOISE: Opinion, Analysis, and Entertainment
local · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-05-31
NOISE: Opinion and Analysis Articles
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
0.0
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-24
Miscellaneous News and Opinion Content
null · null
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Opinion: The Failure of Donald Trump
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
8.3
WEEK 66Mar 29 – Apr 4
HYPE2026-03-29
Commentary and Opinion Pieces on Trump Administration
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
19.5
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-22
Opinion: Courts Cannot Save Us From Trump
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
33.3
HYPE2026-03-22
Opinion and Analysis Content
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
32.0
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
NOISE2026-03-12
Noise: Science and Religion Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
NOISE2026-03-10
Noise: AI Weaponry Regulation Opinion
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
NOISE2026-03-08
Noise: Opinion and Analysis on Trump Administration
Damage
0.0
Hype
26.3
NOISE2026-03-08
Noise: Opinion and Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
20.0
NOISE2026-03-08
Noise: Non-Administration Policy and Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-03-08
Noise: Opinion, Commentary, and Non-Administration Coverage
null · null
Damage
—
Hype
11.0
NOISE2026-03-08
Noise: Pentagon and Military Commentary
Damage
0.0
Hype
37.3
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: Commentary and Opinion on Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
68.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
NOISE2026-02-15
Opinion Content Criticizing Trump Administration and Democratic Response
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
1.1