I talk show italiani alla prova. Cosa ha mostrato la copertura del Covid e della guerra in Ucraina

Italian television talk shows dealt extensively on Covid-19 and Ukraine war. Their coverage was sometimes criticized because some talk shows invited guests that could not regarded as real experts and/or created polarization on the subjects. The article discusses the characteristics of the talk show format, its inclination toward a spectacular coverage of the news, the role of experts. It also offers some reflections on the effects of exposure to talk shows on the public.