Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer: Fact or Fiction In today’s world of mass media, many people seek information as well as entertainment from their television set. Talk shows have become increasingly popular. Two of the most popular talk show hosts of the past decade are Oprah Winfrey and Jerry Springer. While both host their own talk show, Oprah seems to be more reliable and respected. Oprah Winfrey hosts a daytime talk show with guests and a live audience. She usually limits her guests to one or two and does not have uncontrolled audience participation. While Jerry Springer also h