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.
Ever wonder why a single drawing can topple a corrupt politician faster than a thousand news articles? This episode of Stuff You Should Know dives into the surprisingly powerful history of editorial and political cartoons, from Martin Luther's anti-Pope woodcuts and Napoleon's arch-nemesis cartoonist to Thomas Nast's takedown of Boss Tweed and Dr. Seuss's WWII propaganda work. Josh and Chuck unpack why these satirical images hit our brains differently than photos or articles, and trace the art form's evolution from newspaper staples to its scrappy modern-day survival online.
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