What Is a Potential Danger of Television Shows Such as the Colbert

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Multiple Choice

What is a potential danger of television shows such as The Colbert Report and The Daily Show?

• A)Though news shows, they provide only half-truths.
• B)They are run by political pundits, so they lack objectivity.
• C)Like Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The O'Reilly Factor, they are "hard news" shows.
• D)The shows are meant for entertainment and social commentary, not as a substitute for news.
• E)They ask citizens to question the actions of their government.

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