It’s important to consider how political satire helps defend democracy in ways that go beyond speaking truth to power.

Satire—the coupling of criticism and humor—has been a popular means to add a seemingly lighthearted touch to somewhat sensitive topics. For example, Saturday Night Live parodied quarterback Tom Brady ...

In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to new ...

In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be ...

Alec Baldwin as Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump and Kate McKinnon as Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton during the "Debate Cold Open" sketch on October 1, 2016. U.S.

A news outlet pivoting to print may sound like satire in the digital age. But for The Onion, the U.S.’s 37-year-old satirical news outlet, the gambit is very real — and so is its apparent success.

If you believe that satire in film is about cracking jokes, think again. Satire is about using humor to deliver sharp social commentary. It combines social criticism with pointed humor, then hands it ...

From Ramy Youssef’s latest to a long-running series from Seth MacFarlane, these shows tackle the hot topics of their time. By Maya Phillips The state of American politics can feel so exaggerated and ...