The popular shows brining light to all things political with hosts Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart have become a way to inform citizens on what's going on while adding an element of entertainment to the content. With Colbert and Stewart making their way off of comedy central, one question it raises is whether or not this type of television programming is worthy of being considered viable news?
While it is true that these shows do not break any news, they provide a crucial commentary on what's going on with the world. They have the courage to truly question the status quo of the big name television networks. The fact that they provide a comedic element makes it easier to watch, but I also think that what they are saying should be viewed as having high merit because their take on the world is often a fresh take and truthful.
Now shifting to other names with similar content, John Oliver recently had a rant on net neutrality that essentially put the controversial topic in simplest form for viewers. His rant made it seem like the government was not making the simple choice on the matter, which is often the way that Colbert and Stewart produced their content. By being a realist in his commentary, Oliver provides a unique perspective on the matter.
Hopefully, this evolution of comedy and politics will continue to evolve as it makes often dull content very entertaining for the traditional viewer.
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