Why is it that Comedy Shows are More Educational Than News Shows?

John Oliver offers an epic (and NSFW) rant on behalf of net neutrality so ordinary people can see how crony capitalism and our ruling class mean to screw us this time:

Oh, by the way, the answer to my question is: “Because the task of MSM is to sell beer and shampoo–and to get invited to the right parties–not to tell you what’s going on.”
And all brought to you by Obama.