Residents of El Paso, Texas cast their ballot for president of the United States in early voting, October 23, 2000. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Newsmakers)

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UPDATED 2:27 PM PT – Thursday, December 1, 2022

Americans are worried about the direction the country is heading in. However, people’s reasons to worry depend on which side of the aisle they’re on.

Most Americans, regardless of party affiliation, are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country. Both Republicans and Democrats feel that Democracy could be at risk.

Recent polling showed that most Republicans believe the biggest dangers to the United States are Joe Biden, the mainstream media, the federal government and voting by mail. The same poll found Democrats pointing to Donald Trump, the Supreme Court and the electoral college as the biggest threats to democracy.

Both sides of the spectrum feel that politics is becoming more polarized. Mark Carlson (R- Wis.) shared his thoughts.

“They’ll say I’m an extremist. What is an extremist? I mean, somebody that wants intact families, wants our rights, given us through God, through the Bill of Rights and the Constitution? If that is extreme nowadays, I guess I am,” he said.

Despite party differences, the majority of Americans agreed that they denounce violence and are willing to work together in order to preserve American values.

Dave Chappelle looks on during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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UPDATED 1:25 PM PT – Thursday, December 1, 2022

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced that the streaming service would continue to host Dave Chapelle comedy specials despite far-left backlash. Chapelle’s latest special, The Closer, drew huge backlash from employees and the trans-community for several LGBTQ jokes.

While speaking at a New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday, Hastings touted the quality of Chapelle’s specials. Hastings believes that Chapelle’s contents align well with Netflix’s goal to be the most exciting entertainment platform. He then stated that he will order specials from Chappelle “again and again.” He described Chappelle as “very entertaining and provocative.”

“We’re just trying to be the most exciting entertainment company and more,” Hastings said.

Netflix’s co-CEO, Ted Sarandos said he was shocked to see the public’s reaction to Chappelle’s special. He assured that the platform does not allow any titles that are designed to incite hate or violence.

“We’re programming for a lot of diverse people who have different opinions and different tastes and different styles, and yet we’re not making everything for everybody,” Sarandos said.

Despite walkouts and rallies calling for the special’s removal, Netflix defended its choice to keep it. Netflix responded by suspending three trans-workers who are accused of leaking confidential information.