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In this political cartoon, media sensationalism erupts like a nuclear explosion from headlines on Epstein files and war with Iran, highlighting journalism critique.
THE SMOKESCREEN by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into Adam Zyglis's political cartoon where breaking news morphs into a nuclear explosion, symbolizing media sensationalism around the Epstein files and war with Iran. USA missiles and Iran conflict visuals underscore geopolitical tension, while the exploding headlines serve as a sharp journalism critique. This satirical illustration captures the chaos of fake news explosion, reminding us how sensational stories can overshadow substance in today's fast-paced media landscape. With irreverent humor, it questions the ethics of turning tragedies into spectacles, blending satire with insightful commentary on news consumption.
Mar
2
2026
Military and Iran
MILITARY AND IRAN by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Wash Post cuts and layoffs
WASH POST CUTS AND LAYOFFS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Washington Post Layoffs
WASHINGTON POST LAYOFFS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
29
2026
Walter Cronkite Spins in Grave Over CBS News Changes
CBS SHAKE UP by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Walter Cronkite's gravestone with two observers noting his reaction to developments at CBS News. Footprints labeled spin trail away from the scene, highlighting ongoing media dynamics at the network in late January 2026.
Jan
28
2026
Cartoon Shows Concussion as Quick Fix for News Overload
A CURE FOR THE NEWS by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart's cartoon depicts one man pushing another in a wheelchair toward an emergency room. The standing figure suggests a concussion as the solution to forgetting the news. The patient wears a head bandage and appears dazed. The sign points the way with a red arrow. The image comments on media saturation through this visual gag.
Jan
27
2026
The Fox Filter
THE FOX FILTER by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
27
2026
Kristi Noem Skates on Thin Ice Over 'Executing Americans' Gaffe in Viral Cartoon
ICE STARTING TO CRACK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
This Kristi Noem cartoon captures the South Dakota governor in a precarious position on thin ice, her hat emblazoned with 'NOEM' as she incredulously asks if executing Americans in the street isn't a good look. The image, a sharp political satire, alludes to the ongoing presidential immunity debates surrounding Donald Trump, where his allies like Noem find themselves on shaky ground. With the 'DANGER THIN ICE' sign prominently featured, the artwork highlights the risks of endorsing extreme views on executive power. Amid Noem's own memoir backlash involving her dog-killing anecdote, this thin ice metaphor amplifies the GOP backlash she's facing. The humorous political art style underscores the absurdity, making it a viral cartoon potential hit. Overall, it's a biting commentary on conservative politics satire in American discourse.
Jan
20
2026
Social Media
Steve Nease, Freelance
Jan
4
2026
Journalism and AI
Hajo de Reijger, The Netherlands
Censorship and redactions
CENSORSHIP AND REDACTIONS by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Face Embedded in CBS News Logo Raises Questions
CBS 60 MINUTES PULLS SEGMENT by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump's face inside the O of the CBS logo above the word NEWS, with a long red tie extending downward. Published December 23 2025, it responds to reports that CBS 60 Minutes pulled a segment amid discussions of free speech and media decisions.
Dec
22
2025
Trump Portrayed as Big Brother Monitoring CBS
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The illustration depicts Donald Trump with an exaggerated head and a single large eye, styled after the Big Brother figure from George Orwell's 1984. Bold text at the bottom declares Big Brother is watching CBS. The December 2025 piece appears amid ongoing tensions between the president-elect and major media outlets including CBS News and its 60 Minutes program.
Dec
17
2025
Big Tech
BIG TECH by Zapiro, cagle.com
Trump's Naughty and Nice List
TRUMP'S NAUGHTY AND NICE LIST by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
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