Date of Award
4-2010
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Patrick Donnay
Abstract
One can hardly argue the impact that “The Daily Show” and “Colbert Report” have had on popular culture. But do these shows also hold an impact on journalism and political knowledge? In other words, are “The Daily Show” and “Colbert Report” reasonable sources of news? Using data gathered by the Pew Research Center in April of 2008, and by myself through a survey of Bemidji State University students enrolled in political science courses, I attempt to answer the following questions: Are people who watch either “The Daily Show” or “Colbert Report” more informed than their counterparts? Do people who watch these types of programs also get news from other sources?
Recommended Citation
Avenson, Heather, "Is “Fake News” the New News? The Effect of “The Daily Show” on Media and Political Knowledge" (2010). Political Science Theses and Capstones. 78.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/capstone-polisci/78
Included in
American Politics Commons, American Popular Culture Commons, Broadcast and Video Studies Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons, Television Commons
