Comparing Late-Night Comedy Show And The Daily Show With Stephen Colbert

Late-night comedy shows such as “The Daily Show” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” present viewers with a source of both entertainment and information on current political events. While the biases of the hosts and writers for these shows is reflected in the presentation of this information, their influence on public opinion is no more or less legitimate than that of other news sources such as newspapers and news channels. The people that watch these late-night shows on a regular basis almost certainly share the same political ideals as the show itself and therefore have their own opinions reinforced. While it is understandable why viewers would choose to source their news from an agreeable viewpoint, the “echo chamber” effect can give