Part 7/21:
The Vortex of Modern Media and the Transformation of Entertainment
Switching gears, Santino discusses the transformation in comedy and entertainment landscape, where shows like "Seinfeld" or "NewsRadio" once ruled, but newer sitcoms or political satire dominate today's screens. He points out the epidemic of politically charged comedy—highlighting the rise of programs like "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," Samantha Bee, and others—and notes that Trump’s presidency has fueled an unprecedented proliferation of political satire, some of which he appreciates, but much of which he finds overly inorganic or divisive.