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Christine Wenc's 'Funny Because It's True' calls 'The Onion' "the original fake news"

Mar 31, 2025 · 7m
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  • Christine Wenc's book traces the history of 'The Onion'.
  • 'Funny Because It's True' calls the magazine "original fake news."
  • The discussion covers the magazine's influence on news satire.

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