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NBC News Think and Liz Plank are launching a new digital show Friday, “Positive Spin.”

The three-episode series looks at life during the coronavirus pandemic. Plank, formerly of Vox Media, filmed the whole thing while quarantining in California and kept safety top-of-mind while tackling why men are less inclined to wear masks, how people are dating in a pandemic and what the protests against racism look like from the ground level.

“I’ve been going through this dynamic — along with the rest of us — and it became very clear to me that that there were a lot of people who were suffering, a lot of people in pain, a lot of people who were scared,” Plank told TheWrap in a call before the show on NBC News’ opinion platform launched. “I just like to put a positive spin on things. I like to reframe things for my own sort of...

Vox Media senior correspondent Liz Plank will host a new Facebook Watch show that tackles the issues polarizing America. The new series, Consider It, will feature guests from across the ideological spectrum discussing social, cultural, and political issues with Plank and political consultant Shermichael Singleton. The series will encourage viewers to offer their views on what’s dividing the nation, and more importantly, what unites the country. “We are thrilled to partner with Facebook to help shape the future of journalism and entertainment by going deeper into the headlines that affect our lives right now,” said Vox Media President Marty Moe in a statement. “Vox Media is committed to high quality multi-platform storytelling and we’re excited to empower the Facebook community to participate in these crucial conversations shaping our nation.” Each 12-15 minute episode of Consider It will offer balanced commentary about the news, while challenging assumptions. The show...