Rick Mercer's Political Satire

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As a young child growing up in Canada, I didn't ever really understand the political satire that Rick Mercer was talking about on television. Who was Stephen Harper? What did being Prime Minister really mean? What I did know, nevertheless, was that he was funny. Canadians young and old know this, and that is one of the reasons why his largely popular show, The Mercer Report, is still running after 13 seasons. The show broadcasts current news, mainly political, in a comedic style. Mercer is a national icon, using his satirical comedy to inform and entertain. Aside from his comedy, Mercer does work for numerous charitable causes. His biggest charity, Spread the Net, buys bed nets to prevent malaria in Africa. Their Student Challenge collects