Ann turns on talk radio as she drives to Florida for spring break. She is slightly surprised to hear the seemingly angry, aggressive advocates, but also thinks that it is kind of fun to listen to. Though amused, Ann concludes that such communication tends to do all of the following things EXCEPT ______.
a. teaching audiences something new
b. violating agreed-upon tenets of free speech
c. inoculating listeners against considering other opinions
d. validating existing prejudices
b. violating agreed-upon tenets of free speech
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