You can’t do that on television (right now): Strike Force Five , late-night comedy, and audience engagement

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Thematic analysis reveals audience trust in late-night comedians during the WGA strike, suggesting deeper connections.

Audience engagement increased as late-night comedians provided political information during a critical time.
Thematic analysis of over twelve hours of comedic dialogue among hosts highlighted their unique friendship and shared experiences.
The podcast served as a platform for hosts to connect with viewers while discussing the history of late-night comedy programming and their careers during the 2023 WGA strike events and implications on media trust were evident throughout the content analysis.

Amy B. Becker (2024) studied this question.

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