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When a conspiracy theory is packaged with slick visuals and a driving soundtrack, it becomes "edutainment." The line between satire, parody, and genuine falsehood has evaporated. Many young adults now report getting their "news" from TikTok or Jon Stewart’s monologue, conflating comedy with journalism. Disney+ caters to nostalgic millennials and their children