Aksaray İletişim Dergisi

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In general the number of political programs broadcast on Arab TV channels are rapidly increasing. However, the approach of display varies across channels. Most of the political programs broadcast on television have been presenting in the form of conversations between two ideologically different people. After the Arab Spring revolutions, many Arabic TV channels started broadcasting their political programs in comedy genre. However, these programs stand out with their freedom to criticize the government, and discuss issues that are forbidden to be discussed on government television channels. For this reason, these programs have managed to attract the attention of the audience, especially in recent years. In line with this fact, Yemen is regarded as one of the Arab countries that witnessed transformations in the field of media after the Arab Spring revolutions. After the revolution of February 11, 2011, many Yemen television channels began broadcasting political comedy television programs, most of which were capable of discussing political, social and economic issues. In this context, the aim of the study is to disclose as to how the program known as Raes Al-Fasel (Class Head) which is broadcasting in Arabic on Belqees TV channel can shows the political events in Yemen. The sampling of the study consists of 15 programs. The researcher uses purposive sampling method while picking the programs. Furthermore, the researcher adapts survey as method of data analysis to achieve study aims. Accordingly, one of the most important findings of the study is that the "Class Head" program uses both fasih and common language when presenting the political events. In addition, the program also aimed to raise the awareness level of Yemeni citizens. The main information source of the program is TV channels. The program also focuses on the events experienced by the Yemeni people. However, Ensarullah (Houthis) emerged as the main political actors of the program.