by Raleigh Cothran Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States, is rumored to be a Presidential candidate for the 2020 campaign. Trevor Noah announces, “Of all of the candidates in the race, the front runner right now is someone who isn’t even running yet”. This past week, Noah has provided entertainment thanks to … More Inappropriate Touching on the Daily Show

by Raleigh Cothran The Late Show on CBS is hosted by Stephen Colbert, an improv comic and actor who has been able to lead the juggernaut that has become late night television. And some of his most influential pieces are all political and poking fun at anyone and everyone who has a hand in politics. … More The Late (Politics) Show with Stephen Colbert

How is it that satirical news and media create a massive awareness of current political events and concerns? How does this take on politics change the viewers perspective on their current outlook of political news? One of the most famous sources of satirical news and comedy sketches is the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL), … More Politics, Satire, and Media

It’s no secret as to why SNL has been able to stay on the air for more than 4 decades, with the first episode airing on October 11, 1975. Ever since, Saturday Night Live has provided all sorts of satirical news and sketches to entertain its growing population of viewers. SNL has always had a … More Politics from SNL