Verkkothis paper traces political satire on u. Using the theory of discursive integration, the paper examines the satire of jon stewart and. Verkkothe second experiment demonstrated a substantial priming effect such that viewing argumentative forewarning in a colbert segment about super pac.

Verkkotwo of the most prominent satirical outlets today are comedy centralโ€™s the daily show with jon stewart and the colbert report. These television programs are of. Verkkoby reflecting on various approaches to the study of political humorโ€™s content, audience, and impact, this chapter offers scholars multiple ways to consider the effects of. Verkkoin this study, i have attempted to start exploring how satire and humor can be employed for advocating behavioral change. More quantitative studies are needed. Verkkothis essay offers an assessment of colbertโ€™s satire that situates his practice within the larger theory and history of the genre. My assertion is that satire problematizes notions of certainty, stable reality, and absolute truth.

More quantitative studies are needed. Verkkothis essay offers an assessment of colbertโ€™s satire that situates his practice within the larger theory and history of the genre. My assertion is that satire problematizes notions of certainty, stable reality, and absolute truth. From socrates to stephen colbert examines how a satirical characterโ€™s performance in the public sphere shines a light on the nature of political performance. Verkkoanalyses identify four variables which are particularly important in predicting political tv satire exposure: Age, exposure to satirical sitcoms, exposure to liberal cable news.

Age, exposure to satirical sitcoms, exposure to liberal cable news.