Given that satirical news anchors like Jon Stewart and John Oliver have become increasingly central to our nation's political discourse, what, if any, journalistic standards should we expect from them? What balance should they strike between informing and entertaining? Do you think these satirical news anchors have the same responsibilities to be as ethical as traditional news anchors?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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