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Infotainment
A type of media that blends information with entertainment, often sacrificing complexity or factual depth in favor of engaging content.
News Satire
A genre of comedy that uses humor and exaggeration to present and critique current events, the media, and political figures.
The Daily Show
An American late-night talk and news satire television program that critiques politics and the media.
Clickbait
Web content that is designed to entice viewers to click on a link to a particular web page. It often uses sensationalized headlines to create curiosity.
John Oliver
A British comedian and writer known for his satirical news program 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' which presents and critiques current events with humor.
Media Sensationalism
The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, to provoke public interest and excitement.
Parody
A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
Pseudo-events
Events or activities that are not spontaneous but planned for the purpose of being reported or reproduced in the media.
Late-night Talk Shows
Television programs that are often comedic and combine celebrity interviews, sketches, and live music, sometimes bridging into topical humor and satire.
Soft News
News that is more entertainment-oriented, character-focused, and less centered on policy or heavy-duty topics.
Samantha Bee
Canadian-American comedian and television host, known for her show 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee', which offers a satirical take on weekly news and issues.
The Onion
An American digital media company and newspaper organization that publishes satirical articles on international, national, and local news.
Viral Content
Information that spreads rapidly through a population by being frequently shared with a number of individuals across social media and other platforms.
Political Cartoon
Artwork or comic strip that uses satire to comment on political events and figures.
Muckraking
The action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way.
Sound Bite
A short extract from a recorded interview, chosen for its pithiness or appropriateness.
Spin Doctor
A public relations advisor, publicist, or media consultant skilled in the art of manipulating the news, especially by interpretation or misdirection.
Stephen Colbert
American comedian and host of 'The Late Show,' known for his previous satirical program 'The Colbert Report' where he played a caricatured version of conservative pundits.
Fake News
Content that presents false information or hoaxes spread via traditional news media or online social media.
Confirmation Bias
The tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.
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