COMEDY NEWS: Is It Deep or Dumb?

COMEDY NEWS: Is It Deep or Dumb?

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Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript explores the role of comedy in news delivery, tracing its history from British satire to modern shows like The Daily Show. It discusses the impact of Jon Stewart and the evolution of comedy news formats. The text analyzes the ethical and political implications of comedy in news, using Todd McGowan's theories. It compares different shows, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in delivering news and critiques. The effectiveness of comedy news in informing audiences and inspiring social change is evaluated, concluding that it can be both deep and dumb.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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