Both do. "Material conditions informs politics" does not mean that material conditions determine 100% of a person's politics -- it means that material conditions are a much bigger driver of a person's politics than is usually recognized. Media absolutely has a hand in shaping people's opinions, there are just other major drivers, too.
Both do. "Material conditions informs politics" does not mean that material conditions determine 100% of a person's politics -- it means that material conditions are a much bigger driver of a person's politics than is usually recognized. Media absolutely has a hand in shaping people's opinions, there are just other major drivers, too.