Political Satire and Public Policy

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Which political satirist is known for his "Daily Show" and "Colbert Report" segments?

  1. Jon Stewart

  2. Stephen Colbert

  3. Bill Maher

  4. John Oliver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jon Stewart is an American political satirist, comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He is best known for hosting "The Daily Show", a satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 1999 to 2015.

What is the name of the satirical news website that often uses humor and exaggeration to criticize politicians and public figures?

  1. The Onion

  2. Babylon Bee

  3. Borowitz Report

  4. ClickHole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Onion is an American satirical news website and print publication. It is known for its use of humor and exaggeration to criticize politicians, public figures, and current events.

Which political satirist is known for his "Last Week Tonight" segments, which often focus on in-depth analysis of political and social issues?

  1. John Oliver

  2. Trevor Noah

  3. Samantha Bee

  4. Hasan Minhaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Oliver is a British comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator. He is best known for hosting "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver", a weekly satirical news and current events program on HBO.

What is the name of the satirical political cartoon that often features a donkey and an elephant representing the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively?

  1. Doonesbury

  2. Dilbert

  3. Calvin and Hobbes

  4. The Far Side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Doonesbury is an American satirical comic strip created by Garry Trudeau. It is known for its political and social commentary, often featuring a donkey and an elephant representing the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.

Which political satirist is known for his "Late Night with Seth Meyers" segments, which often feature humorous monologues and sketches?

  1. Seth Meyers

  2. Jimmy Fallon

  3. Jimmy Kimmel

  4. Stephen Colbert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Seth Meyers is an American comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He is best known for hosting "Late Night with Seth Meyers", a late-night talk show on NBC.

What is the name of the satirical political comedy show that often features sketches and impersonations of politicians and public figures?

  1. Saturday Night Live

  2. The Colbert Report

  3. The Daily Show

  4. Portlandia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saturday Night Live (SNL) is an American sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. It is known for its political satire and impersonations of politicians and public figures.

Which political satirist is known for his "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" segments, which often focus on feminist and social justice issues?

  1. Samantha Bee

  2. Trevor Noah

  3. John Oliver

  4. Hasan Minhaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantha Bee is a Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and political commentator. She is best known for hosting "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee", a satirical news and current events program on TBS.

What is the name of the satirical political podcast that often features interviews with politicians and public figures?

  1. Pod Save America

  2. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: Ears Edition

  3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: The Podcast

  4. The Colbert Report Podcast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pod Save America is a political podcast hosted by former Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor. It is known for its satirical and humorous take on current events and politics.

Which political satirist is known for his "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" segments, which often focus on social and political issues affecting the Muslim community?

  1. Hasan Minhaj

  2. Trevor Noah

  3. Samantha Bee

  4. John Oliver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasan Minhaj is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He is best known for hosting "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj", a weekly satirical news and current events program on Netflix.

What is the name of the satirical political cartoon that often features a talking dog named Sparky who comments on current events?

  1. Boondocks

  2. The Boondocks

  3. Get Fuzzy

  4. Marmaduke


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Boondocks is an American adult animated sitcom created by Aaron McGruder. It is known for its satirical and often controversial take on social and political issues.

Which political satirist is known for his "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis" segments, which often feature awkward and humorous interviews with celebrities and politicians?

  1. Zach Galifianakis

  2. Conan O'Brien

  3. Jimmy Kimmel

  4. Stephen Colbert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zach Galifianakis is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is best known for hosting "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis", a web series and television show featuring awkward and humorous interviews with celebrities and politicians.

What is the name of the satirical political comedy show that often features sketches and songs about current events?

  1. Key & Peele

  2. Portlandia

  3. Inside Amy Schumer

  4. Broad City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Key & Peele is an American sketch comedy television series created by and starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. It is known for its satirical and often surreal take on social and political issues.

Which political satirist is known for his "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" segments, which often feature humorous monologues and sketches?

  1. Trevor Noah

  2. John Oliver

  3. Samantha Bee

  4. Hasan Minhaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, and television host. He is best known for hosting "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah", a late-night talk show on Comedy Central.

What is the name of the satirical political cartoon that often features a talking cat named Garfield who makes cynical and humorous observations about life?

  1. Garfield

  2. Heathcliff

  3. Marmaduke

  4. Get Fuzzy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Garfield is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis. It is known for its satirical and often cynical take on life, as seen through the eyes of the main character, a lazy and overweight cat named Garfield.

Which political satirist is known for his "Real Time with Bill Maher" segments, which often feature panel discussions and interviews on current events?

  1. Bill Maher

  2. John Oliver

  3. Samantha Bee

  4. Hasan Minhaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Maher is an American comedian, political commentator, and television host. He is best known for hosting "Real Time with Bill Maher", a weekly late-night talk show on HBO.

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