May 31, 2015: The Independent: Donald Trump calls Jon Stewart 'the most overrated joke on television' after broadcaster roasts Republican for his Isis claims
Donald Trump, the American business tycoon and potential presidential candidate, has taken to Twitter to hit out at Jon Stewart whom he calls “the most overrated joke on television,” after the broadcaster roasted him on the Daily Show for his secret “foolproof” plan to defeat Isis.
Donald Trump, the American business tycoon and potential presidential candidate, has taken to Twitter to hit out at Jon Stewart whom he calls “the most overrated joke on television,” after the broadcaster roasted him on the Daily Show for his secret “foolproof” plan to defeat Isis.
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Oct 21, 2014: Politicus USA: Study: Americans Trust Jon Stewart More Than Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck
A new Pew Research Journalism Project study found that Americans trust Jon Stewart’s fake newscast to deliver the news about government and politics more than they trust Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.
A new Pew Research Journalism Project study found that Americans trust Jon Stewart’s fake newscast to deliver the news about government and politics more than they trust Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck.
Oct 10, 2014: Elizabeth Plank: PolicyMic: Jon Stewart Calls Bullsh*t on GOP's Patronizing Appeal to Female Voters
Sept 15, 2014: The Blaze: Jon Stewart Mercilessly Tears Into Obama for Acting ‘Chaotic & Confused’ on Islamic State
Comedian Jon Stewart skewered President Barack Obama during his program Monday night, accusing him of acting “chaotic and confused” on how to deal with the Islamic State.
Comedian Jon Stewart skewered President Barack Obama during his program Monday night, accusing him of acting “chaotic and confused” on how to deal with the Islamic State.
Sept 4, 2014: Washington Post: Fox News’s Bill O’Reilly lamely defends himself against Jon Stewart on Ferguson
Which is precisely what Fox News host Bill O’Reilly did last night. Some background: In a much-discussed monologue last week on “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart ripped Fox News’s coverage of the August events in Ferguson, Mo.
Which is precisely what Fox News host Bill O’Reilly did last night. Some background: In a much-discussed monologue last week on “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart ripped Fox News’s coverage of the August events in Ferguson, Mo.
June 10, 2014: The Wire: 'The Daily Show' Explains Why Obama Got Fleeced on the Bowe Bergdahl Trade
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans agree that President Obama pretty much botched the Bowe Bergdahl rescue. So to help him out, The Daily Show explained how Obama should have brought the POW home.
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans agree that President Obama pretty much botched the Bowe Bergdahl rescue. So to help him out, The Daily Show explained how Obama should have brought the POW home.
Apr 22, 2014: Americans Against the Tea Party: WATCH: Jon Stewart Blasts Hannity for Supporting Lawless Moocher Cliven Bundy (Video)
Jon Stewart was in fine fettle for Monday’s Daily Show when he hilariously skewered Sean Hannity for his hypocritical stance on the Cliven Bundy cattle ranch stand-off with the U.S. federal government.
Jon Stewart was in fine fettle for Monday’s Daily Show when he hilariously skewered Sean Hannity for his hypocritical stance on the Cliven Bundy cattle ranch stand-off with the U.S. federal government.
ON THE RECORD: Apr 15, 2014: Reg Henry (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) has an op/ed ("Limbaugh lacks a sense of humor or sense") about the dispute between Rush Limbaugh and Stephen Colbert, Limbaugh said that because Colbert was tapped to be David Letterman's replacement that: "CBS has just declared war on the heartland of America. No longer is comedy going to be a covert assault on traditional American values, conservatism. Now it's just wide out in the open. What this hire means is a redefinition of what is funny, and a redefinition of what is comedy." I don't see that I would see it as any war on the heartland, and if it is...it'll just be part of the long subtle one played out every day by the culturally dominant. However, in response, one of Henry's points was: "comedy is not a covert assault on American values. Comedy -- i.e., the merry province of humor and laughter -- is itself a traditional American value. It is an assault on absurdity in the cause of sanity. Do not blame comedians for the fact that the far right provides a steady stream of yuckable material."
That is not a defense I would take for Stephen Colbert, or Jon Stewart, or even Bill Maher in the group. People like these three make a living out of making political quips (which is fine), but when they get insulting they just run it back and say "Hey, I'm just a comedian." The left love having a mouth pieces who does not have to be accountable for anything they say. Some even go so far as to say they get their real news from Jon Stewart (Which is a funny statement by itself). Whether Colbert will continue that charade when he takes Letterman's seat remains to be scene.
That is not a defense I would take for Stephen Colbert, or Jon Stewart, or even Bill Maher in the group. People like these three make a living out of making political quips (which is fine), but when they get insulting they just run it back and say "Hey, I'm just a comedian." The left love having a mouth pieces who does not have to be accountable for anything they say. Some even go so far as to say they get their real news from Jon Stewart (Which is a funny statement by itself). Whether Colbert will continue that charade when he takes Letterman's seat remains to be scene.
Apr 8, 2014: Crooks & Liars: Stewart Calls Out MRC's Bozell For Attacking Univision's Support Of ACA
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart calls out MRC's Brent Bozell and Fox for their attacks on Univision and fearmongering over the ACA.
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart calls out MRC's Brent Bozell and Fox for their attacks on Univision and fearmongering over the ACA.
Apr 4, 2014: News Busters: Colbert and Stewart Launch Tirades Against SCOTUS Campaign Finance Decision
Comedy Central launched a crusade against the Supreme Court's campaign finance decision on Thursday night, as both the Daily Show and Colbert Report spent a combined three segments and 20 minutes on a liberal diatribe against the decision.
Comedy Central launched a crusade against the Supreme Court's campaign finance decision on Thursday night, as both the Daily Show and Colbert Report spent a combined three segments and 20 minutes on a liberal diatribe against the decision.
Jan 14, 2014: Lightning War for Liberty: Jon Stewart on Chris Christie…Absolutely Hilarious
Regular readers know that I am no fan of Chris Christie. Just yesterday, I highlighted a post written by Chris Hedges on the New Jersey Governor, which is a must read expose if you haven’t already.
Regular readers know that I am no fan of Chris Christie. Just yesterday, I highlighted a post written by Chris Hedges on the New Jersey Governor, which is a must read expose if you haven’t already.
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Dec 31, 2013: Barfblog: Living vicariously through Jon Stewart quotes – and my own — for 2014
I like that Liz Szabo of USA Today referred to me as a “food safety researcher who tracks outbreaks on barfblog.com” in her year-end roundup on infectious disease. Dec 18, 2013: CNB News: Jon Stewart examines Tea Party’s turning on John Boehner, Paul Ryan, and Ronald Reagan
After applauding the congressional bipartisan budget deal last week, Jon Stewart couldn’t help but notice on Tuesday how quickly conservatives and Tea Party Republicans were moving to discredit the agreement, so much so that even House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) had to ask, “Are you kidding me?” |
Dec 12, 2013: Huffington Post: Reza Aslan Talks With Jon Stewart About Insane Fox News Interview (VIDEO)
Religion expert Reza Aslan was back on Wednesday night to talk with Jon Stewart about his Fox News interview in July that has been deemed "the most embarrassing interview" of the decade.
Religion expert Reza Aslan was back on Wednesday night to talk with Jon Stewart about his Fox News interview in July that has been deemed "the most embarrassing interview" of the decade.
Dec 6, 2013: Addicting Info: Jon Stewart Excoriates Fox Pundits Against Paying Workers A Living Wage (VIDEO)
Jon Stewart provided a clinic in economics and morality for Fox News’ Stuart Varney. Last month Pope Francis excoriated unfettered capitalism and trickle-down economics.
Jon Stewart provided a clinic in economics and morality for Fox News’ Stuart Varney. Last month Pope Francis excoriated unfettered capitalism and trickle-down economics.
Dec 5, 2013: CNN: Blackstone responds to Jon Stewart
The Blackstone Group (BX) found itself in The Daily Show's sights last night, based on a seemingly-brazen piece of self-dealing that was first uncovered late last month by Bloomberg News.
The Blackstone Group (BX) found itself in The Daily Show's sights last night, based on a seemingly-brazen piece of self-dealing that was first uncovered late last month by Bloomberg News.
Dec 5, 2013: AlterNet: WATCH: Stewart Lambasts Paltry Penalties for Major Corporate Crimes
In a segment on The Daily Show posted on Wednesday, Jon Stewart plumbed the whole absurd notion of "corporations are people."
In a segment on The Daily Show posted on Wednesday, Jon Stewart plumbed the whole absurd notion of "corporations are people."
Dec 5, 2013: New York Times: Iran’s State TV Attacks Jon Stewart, and Emulates Him
IranWire, a website run by the Canadian-Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari, reports the unsurprising news that some officials in Tehran are not looking forward to seeing Jon Stewart’s new film, “Rosewater,” which was adapted from Mr. Bahari’s memoir about living through Iran’s disputed 2009 presidential election.
IranWire, a website run by the Canadian-Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari, reports the unsurprising news that some officials in Tehran are not looking forward to seeing Jon Stewart’s new film, “Rosewater,” which was adapted from Mr. Bahari’s memoir about living through Iran’s disputed 2009 presidential election.
Dec 4, 2013: Fox News Insider: O'Reilly Fires Back After Jon Stewart Mocks 'War on Christmas' Talk
Bill O’Reilly took on Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart during tonight’s Talking Points Memo after Stewart poked fun at the Factor host’s war on Christmas segments.
Bill O’Reilly took on Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart during tonight’s Talking Points Memo after Stewart poked fun at the Factor host’s war on Christmas segments.
Dec 3, 2013: Huffington Post: Jon Stewart Offers Half-Hearted Congratulations To Healthcare.gov Fixes
Jon Stewart returned this week with a message for the Obama administration: Congratulations on fixing Healthcare.gov so that it's expected to work for all but 1% of users!
Jon Stewart returned this week with a message for the Obama administration: Congratulations on fixing Healthcare.gov so that it's expected to work for all but 1% of users!
Oct 22, 2013: Washington Post: How Jon Stewart became President Obama’s biggest problem
President Obama's biggest problem when it comes to selling the American public on the so-far rocky rollout of his health-care law isn't John Boehner or Mitch McConnell or even Ted Cruz. It's Jon Stewart.
President Obama's biggest problem when it comes to selling the American public on the so-far rocky rollout of his health-care law isn't John Boehner or Mitch McConnell or even Ted Cruz. It's Jon Stewart.
Oct 9, 2013: Neon Tommy: Jon Stewart On The GOP Shutdown: "Don't Fart And Point At The Dog"
"Look, you think Obama care's a big enough threat to this country that you need to shut down the government over it, fine." said political comedian Jon Stewart on Boehner's refusal to accept Obama's compromises. "Own it. Don't fart and point at the dog."
"Look, you think Obama care's a big enough threat to this country that you need to shut down the government over it, fine." said political comedian Jon Stewart on Boehner's refusal to accept Obama's compromises. "Own it. Don't fart and point at the dog."
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Nov 14, 2013: AlterNet: WATCH: Jon Stewart and Expert Panel Lambast Moronic Media for Its Confusion About Racism
There's been a lot of idiocy about racism lately, between Richard Cohen's absurd column, Sarah Palin's comparison of the national debt to slavery, Rand Paul's confederate-enthusiast pal .... the list is endless. |
Nov 13, 2013: Crooks & Liars: Jon Stewart's Too Delicate To Bring Up Joe Scarborough's Past Extremism
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough was given a pass on this Tuesday's The Daily Show, where he pretended he's got nothing to do with his party's history of right-wing extremism. |
Nov 13, 2013: AlterNet: VIDEO: Jon Stewart Flattens Fox News' So-called Medical A-Team
Jon Stewart had a field day with Fox News' "Medical Team" last night
Jon Stewart had a field day with Fox News' "Medical Team" last night
Nov 7, 2013: MediaIte: ‘Rand Theft Caught-o’: Jon Stewart Skewers Paul for Plagiarism
Jon Stewart finally took on the Rand Paul plagiarism scandal Thursday night. In a segment labeled “Rand Theft Caught-o,” Stewart tore into Paul for not only getting caught, but for the weak defense he’s tried to offer for it.
Jon Stewart finally took on the Rand Paul plagiarism scandal Thursday night. In a segment labeled “Rand Theft Caught-o,” Stewart tore into Paul for not only getting caught, but for the weak defense he’s tried to offer for it.
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Nov 6, 2013: Washington Post: Jon Stewart of ‘The Daily Show’ calls Obama ‘somewhat dishonest,’ accuses opponents of ‘lying’
“If you like your plan, you’ll be able to keep it.”–President Obama, July 21, 2009 The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, like national media, focused on that remark, among other similar ones by the president, in questioning the honesty of the White House in peddling health-care reform. June 3, 2013: The Raw Story: Jon Stewart ‘audits’ the IRS: ‘Where’s your receipts, a**holes?’
Monday night on “The Daily Show,” host Jon Stewart discussed the irony of the IRS being under scrutiny for supposedly reckless spending and its targeting of tea party political groups. |
May 28, 2013: CNN: Jon Stewart finds lead for directorial debut
While John Oliver keeps "The Daily Show" running this summer, Jon Stewart will be off working with Gael Garcia Bernal.
While John Oliver keeps "The Daily Show" running this summer, Jon Stewart will be off working with Gael Garcia Bernal.
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May 24, 2013: BizPac Review: Jon Stewart suggests excuses for IRS officials: ‘I showed up to work drunk’
Piling on to an already beleaguered IRS, Jon Stewart mocked officials for claiming during their testimony in congressional hearings that they didn’t know what was going on. 
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May 16, 2013: Liberty Crier: Jon Stewart Blasts Obama, “Me Talk Reluctantly One Day”
President Obama learns about government scandals involving his administration the same way most other Americans do. May 15, 2013: Huffington Post: Jon Stewart Mocks Obama Over Latest Scandals: 'I Think The White House Is Going To Start Reading Their Emails Now' (VIDEO) Incredulous, Stewart went so far as to say, "I wouldn't be surprised if President Obama learned Osama Bin Laden had been killed when he saw himself announcing it on television." |
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May 13, 2013: MediaIte: Stewart Destroys Obama Over IRS Scandal, Lack Of ‘Managerial Competence’: You’ve Vindicated Conspiracy Theorists
Jon Stewart mercilessly tore into the Obama administration tonight over the revelation that the Internal Revenue Service specifically targeted Tea Party groups for scrutiny |
May 10, 2013: Huffington Post: Jon Stewart Mocks Nancy Grace's Jodi Arias Coverage, Calls Host An 'Engorged Tragedy Tick' (VIDEO)
Jon opened Thursday's "Daily Show" with this quick swipe at Grace's coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, calling her an "engorged tragedy tick. |
Sept 15, 2011: Esquire: Jon Stewart and the Burden of History
He's not so funny anymore, and it's not only because he's come to take himself seriously. It's because in the Obama era, we're starting to see the price of refusing to stand for anything.
He's not so funny anymore, and it's not only because he's come to take himself seriously. It's because in the Obama era, we're starting to see the price of refusing to stand for anything.
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Oct 4, 2010: NPR: Jon Stewart: The Most Trusted Name In Fake News
On Oct. 30, comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will host dueling rallies on the National Mall. Oct 1, 2010: The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy: Stewart on King
Love or hate his politics Jon Stewart is a funny guy. |
Time Nov 13, 2006
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Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian. He is widely known as host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. Stewart started as a stand-up comedian, but branched into television as host of Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor. Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive-producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, resulting in his sixteen Emmy Awards.
Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the US media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004 and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race released in 2010
Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the US media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004 and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race released in 2010
Aug 15, 2008: New York Times article by Michiko Katukani ("Is Jon Stewart the Most Trusted Man in America?")"Though this spot is the program’s mocking sendup of itself and the news media’s mania for self-promotion, it inadvertently gets at one very real truth: the emergence of “The Daily Show” as a genuine cultural and political force. When Americans were asked in a 2007 poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press to name the journalist they most admired, Mr. Stewart, the fake news anchor, came in at No. 4, tied with the real news anchors Brian Williams and Tom Brokaw of NBC, Dan Rather of CBS and Anderson Cooper of CNN. And a study this year from the center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism concluded that “ ‘The Daily Show’ is clearly impacting American dialogue” and “getting people to think critically about the public square.”............................MR. STEWART describes his job as “throwing spitballs” from the back of the room and points out that “The Daily Show” mandate is to entertain, not inform. Still, he and his writers have energetically tackled the big issues of the day — “the stuff we find most interesting,” as he said in an interview at the show’s Midtown Manhattan offices, the stuff that gives them the most “agita,” the sometimes somber stories he refers to as his “morning cup of sadness.” And they’ve done so in ways that straight news programs cannot: speaking truth to power in blunt, sometimes profane language, while using satire and playful looniness to ensure that their political analysis never becomes solemn or pretentious."
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