2006-10-13
Indiana University conducted a study of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" comparing the amount of actual content in their coverage of the 2004 elections in comparison to "real" news shows. Regular watchers of The Daily Show will not be surprised to find that there was no significant difference in the amount of political content offered by the humor show.
The Daily Show has quite often ridiculed the rediculous topics covered by "real" new programs such as those on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. These shows are no less padded with "entertainment" than The Daily Show, though they lack the witty satire offered by Jon Stewart and his team of writers.
So, don't feel guilty about relying on The Daily Show to stay informed. You not only get a good source of news, but some good laughs as well.
Read the press release from Indiana University
Categories: Politics, Entertainment
