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Michael J Socolow, The Conversation

‘Mad’ magazine may be closing, but its satirical humour and calling out of fake news is still needed

The magazine whose contributors were listed as ‘the usual gang of idiots’ will stop publishing new content other than year-end specials.

Michael J Socolow, The Conversation
· Jul 13, 2019 · 12:30 pm
In the US, violence against the media is on the rise – but it is not a new phenomenon

History shows that partisan rancour was once a hallmark of American journalism.

Michael J Socolow, The Conversation
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Jennifer E Moore, The Conversation
· Sep 12, 2018 · 11:30 pm
Why we need ‘Mad’ magazine more than ever before

The satirical publication has lost its clout in recent years, but a planned reboot holds promise.

Michael J Socolow, The Conversation
· May 16, 2018 · 08:45 pm