The perspectives of Yemenis in Turkey on the Yemeni comedy political-satire TV shows broadcast from Turkey

This thesis investigates the impact of comedy Yemeni political-satire TV shows broadcast from Turkey on the perspectives and attitudes of Yemenis residing in Turkey. With the emergence of satirical programs in Yemen after the 2011 revolution, these shows have gained popularity as platforms for political expression and social critique. However, their influence on political discourse and public engagement is still not explored. Using the approach of a qualitative case study, the study examines the reasons behind the Yemeni community in Turkey's interest in satirical programs, the effects of these shows on their political convictions, and their attitudes toward the discussed topics. The data collection includes cyberethnography, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions to thoroughly understand the complex relationship between comedy political-satire TV shows, political discourse, and public engagement. The findings highlight the pivotal role of satirical programs in shaping political awareness and providing comic yet informative perspectives on current events in Yemen. Alrubea's program, "Rayiys Alfasl", emerged as a standout among the participants, influencing their views on various political issues compared to other Yemeni satirical programs broadcast from Turkey. However, some participants expressed waning interest in Yemeni satirical programs due to exposure to many Arab and foreign shows, indicating a need for further development and diversification of content. Finally, this thesis contributes to the limited literature on satirical programs in Yemeni society and provides valuable insights into their potential as a tool for political communication and public engagement. These findings aim to assist media scholars, political communicators, and policymakers in harnessing the positive democratic engagement potential of comedy political-satire TV shows. Keywords: Irony, Political Entertainment, Political Comedy, Satire Programs, Satire Politics, Yemeni Media.