The way we consume news is changing, and comedic journalism is leading the charge. Despite skepticism from those who want to stick to traditional forms of news, as its popularity rises, it’s clear these shows offer something different and valuable: fact-based satire that engages viewers in ways standard reporting often fails to.
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United by laughter: comedy’s role in healing a divided nation
Consider the last time you found yourself laughing alongside strangers, perhaps at a comedy club or during a funny movie. No one asked who you voted for or judged you for your political party. Laughter transcends the boundaries we’ve constructed between ourselves.
Late-night television and Saturday Night Live have long served as cultural unifiers, helping Americans process current events through the lens of humor. When Will Ferrell portrayed George W. Bush saying “strategery” or when Tina Fey captured Sarah Palin’s “I can see Russia from my house,” impressions became shared touchstones that transcended political divides.
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Live from Cal Poly, it’s Michael Che!
Associated Student, Inc. [ASI] Events will present a Q&A with Michael Che from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. The comedian, writer, actor and co-anchor of “Saturday Night Live”’s (SNL) iconic “Weekend Update” segment will answer student questions, which will be chosen by ASI.
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Live From New York: Retriever Derails Romney
There was once a time when the opening sketch of Saturday Night Live (SNL) comprised the most cutting-edge political and social satire to be found among the mainstream outlets of criticism. In a critical landscape, that was at least as divided and mistrusted as it appears now. Its voice was one of vicious truth-seeking at […]