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This chapter examines how three late-night shows—The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and ZDF Magazin Royale—use humor and satire to advocate for environmental action. Colbert blends humor with scientific references to address climate change, making it relatable through everyday examples. Oliver employs investigative satire to expose corporate greenwashing, particularly in carbon offsets and trading. Böhmermann critiques Germany’s car culture, revealing political and corporate collusion through irony and reflexive humor, framing environmental issues in terms of urban well-being. Each show uniquely engages audiences, inspiring change while acknowledging satire’s limitations. Their entrenchment in the culture industry and their formats influence the depth of their critiques.

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Late-Night Shows and the Quandary of the Culture Industry

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    2025年

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  • Massih Zekavat

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This chapter examines how three late-night shows—The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and ZDF Magazin Royale—use humor and satire to advocate for environmental action. Colbert blends humor with scientific references to address climate change, making it relatable through everyday examples. Oliver employs investigative satire to expose corporate greenwashing, particularly in carbon offsets and trading. Böhmermann critiques Germany’s car culture, revealing political and corporate collusion through irony and reflexive humor, framing environmental issues in terms of urban well-being. Each show uniquely engages audiences, inspiring change while acknowledging satire’s limitations. Their entrenchment in the culture industry and their formats influence the depth of their critiques.