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Emerging media—spanning platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and various social media outlets—have transformed how audiences consume information and entertainment. Unlike traditional late-night hosts, new media personalities can provide immediate commentary and analysis in real-time, often outperforming established figures in both relevance and engagement. This shift not only exemplifies a growing distrust in legacy media but reflects an audience craving authenticity and rapid response, unfiltered by corporate or institutional constraints.