Monday, October 26, 2009

Act Four: Pseudo-News Reigns King

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With the rise of satirical pseudo-news shows ,such as "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report," more teens and young adults have been delving into the world of politics. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have made big issue stories more accessible for the younger generation.

Do pseudo-news shows have a lasting effect on the media landscape? Will pseudo-news shows continue to grow in popularity? How much power do pseudo-news programs have?

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