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Editorial Cartoons: Art as Satire

2025/4/8
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Josh and Chuck discuss editorial cartoons, also known as political cartoons, traditionally found in newspapers' opinion sections. The profession is declining among full-time newspaper staff due to the struggles of the newspaper industry, but many cartoonists are working online. Editorial cartoons are satirical and aim to influence opinions through images, often commenting on current events and political matters.
  • Editorial cartoons, or political cartoons, are satirical images that appear in the opinion sections of newspapers.
  • The number of full-time editorial cartoonists at major newspapers has declined, but many work online.
  • Satire in editorial cartoons aims to influence people's opinions through humor and recognizable imagery.
  • Editorial cartoons present an opinion and can turn assumptions on their head, pointing out the folly of governments and politicians.

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Editorial, or political cartoons, have a rich history in the United States and abroad. And though the Golden Age may have passed, the use of images to create satire and sway public opinion is still alive and well. 

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