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Political Satire: Identify the Comedians Who Tackle Politics with Humor

Description: Political satire is a genre of comedy that uses humor to criticize or comment on political figures, policies, or events. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most famous comedians who have used their humor to tackle politics.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which comedian is known for his satirical news show, 'The Daily Show'?

  1. Jon Stewart

  2. Stephen Colbert

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. John Oliver

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Stewart hosted 'The Daily Show' from 1999 to 2015, using humor to comment on current events and political issues.

Who is the comedian behind the popular political satire website, 'The Onion'?

  1. Scott Dikkers

  2. Robert Siegel

  3. Craig Kilborn

  4. Conan O'Brien

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scott Dikkers is the founder and editor-in-chief of 'The Onion', a satirical news website that often pokes fun at politics.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'Saturday Night Live'?

  1. Tina Fey

  2. Amy Poehler

  3. Maya Rudolph

  4. Kristen Wiig

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tina Fey is a comedian and actress who was a cast member and head writer on 'Saturday Night Live' from 1997 to 2006. She is known for her satirical impersonations of politicians, including Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical podcast, 'Pod Save America'?

  1. Jon Favreau

  2. Dan Pfeiffer

  3. Tommy Vietor

  4. Jon Lovett

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Favreau is a comedian, writer, and podcaster who co-hosts the political satire podcast 'Pod Save America' with Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Lovett.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'The Colbert Report'?

  1. Stephen Colbert

  2. Jon Stewart

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. John Oliver

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen Colbert hosted 'The Colbert Report' from 2005 to 2014, using humor to satirize politics and current events. He often used a satirical persona to make his points.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical news show, 'Last Week Tonight'?

  1. John Oliver

  2. Stephen Colbert

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. Jon Stewart

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Oliver is a comedian and writer who hosts the satirical news show 'Last Week Tonight'. The show uses humor to tackle serious political and social issues.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'The Tonight Show'?

  1. Jimmy Fallon

  2. Jimmy Kimmel

  3. Conan O'Brien

  4. Stephen Colbert

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jimmy Kimmel is a comedian and talk show host who often uses his platform to make satirical comments on politics and current events.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical political website, 'ClickHole'?

  1. Scott Aukerman

  2. Rob Corddry

  3. Adam McKay

  4. Will Ferrell

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scott Aukerman is a comedian and writer who co-founded the satirical website 'ClickHole' with Rob Corddry, Adam McKay, and Will Ferrell.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'?

  1. Stephen Colbert

  2. Jon Stewart

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. John Oliver

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen Colbert hosts 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', where he often uses humor to satirize politics and current events.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical news show, 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'?

  1. Trevor Noah

  2. Jon Stewart

  3. Stephen Colbert

  4. John Oliver

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trevor Noah is a comedian and writer who hosts 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah'. The show uses humor to tackle serious political and social issues.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'?

  1. James Corden

  2. Stephen Colbert

  3. Trevor Noah

  4. John Oliver

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James Corden is a comedian and talk show host who often uses his platform to make satirical comments on politics and current events.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical political website, 'Babylon Bee'?

  1. Adam Ford

  2. Kyle Mann

  3. Joel Berry

  4. Ethan Nicolle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adam Ford is a comedian and writer who co-founded the satirical website 'Babylon Bee' with Kyle Mann, Joel Berry, and Ethan Nicolle.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee'?

  1. Samantha Bee

  2. Trevor Noah

  3. John Oliver

  4. Stephen Colbert

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantha Bee is a comedian and writer who hosts 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee'. The show uses humor to tackle serious political and social issues.

Who is the comedian behind the satirical political website, 'Reductress'?

  1. Beth Newell

  2. Sarah Pappalardo

  3. Anaheed Alani

  4. Ashley Nicole Black

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beth Newell is a comedian and writer who co-founded the satirical website 'Reductress' with Sarah Pappalardo, Anaheed Alani, and Ashley Nicole Black.

Which comedian is known for his satirical political commentary on 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj'?

  1. Hasan Minhaj

  2. Trevor Noah

  3. John Oliver

  4. Stephen Colbert

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasan Minhaj is a comedian and writer who hosts 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj'. The show uses humor to tackle serious political and social issues.

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