Political satire from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" pokes fun at politicians in segments that often go viral on the Internet. Often thought of as solely entertainment, studies have shown that political satire has a real impact on its viewers.
Coming up, we're discussing the history of political satire and the impact it has today.
Guests:
- Alison Dagnes, author, “A Conservative Walks Into a Bar The Politics of Political Humor”
- Dannagal Young, associate professor, University of Delaware
- Kristen Landreville, associate professor and director of graduate studies, University of Wyoming
