Is satire dividing the nation?

Late night comedy shows like "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" have been criticized for polarizing the nation's political views.

MPR guest host Marianne Combs spoke with two guests: Caitlin Flanagan, correspondent for The Atlantic and author of "Girl Land" and "To Hell With All That", and standup comedian Raghav Mehta, who writes for the comedy production firm Above Average.

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