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| − | The comedians can be seen as showing a [[liberal bias]] while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking fun at and satirizing the political parties in power. Thus, Stewart began by [[mockery|mocking]] of [[Republicans]], but now makes fun of [[Democrats]], as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans [[conservative]] positions, such as gun rights and the [[pro-life]] movement, or [[Christianity]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/browseresults.jhtml?showId=934</ref> One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes [[religious]] values, and [[God]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342</ref> <ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182</ref> During the episode aired June 27, 2007, [[Lewis Black]] favorably compared Conservapedia's "[[Homosexuality]]" article to [[Wikipedia]]'s, calling it "way more interesting". | + | The comedians can be seen as showing a [[liberal bias]] while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking fun at and satirizing the political parties in power. Thus, Stewart began by [[mockery|mocking]] of [[Republicans]], but now makes fun of [[Democrats]], as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans [[conservative]] positions, such as gun rights and the [[pro-life]] movement, or [[Christianity]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/browseresults.jhtml?showId=934</ref> One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes [[religious]] values, and [[God]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342</ref> <ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182</ref> During the episode aired June 27, 2007, [[Lewis Black]] favorably compared Conservapedia's "[[Homosexuality]]" article to [[Wikipedia]]'s, calling it "way more interesting". In their coverage of the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008|2008 U.S. presidential election]], almost all of the guests have been liberal, such as former president [[Bill Clinton]], wife of [[Barack Obama]] [[Michelle Obama]] and former leader of the liberal British [[Labour Party]] [[Tony Blair]]. |
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Revision as of 20:15, October 16, 2008
The Daily Show is a satirical program that airs on Comedy Central. It is known for its comedic satire of the news and has won several awards, including a Peabody Award and nine Emmys.[1]
Early Years
The show was originally hosted by Craig Kilborn, but in 1998 Jon Stewart replaced Kilborn.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart is currently the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often satirizes the President, the war in Iraq, Congress, and United States foreign policy.[2] Like other network news channels, Stewart often shows video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which politicians look silly, often contradicting themselves, or showing Senate speeches that seem ridiculous.
Correspondents
The comedians can be seen as showing a liberal bias while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking fun at and satirizing the political parties in power. Thus, Stewart began by mocking of Republicans, but now makes fun of Democrats, as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans conservative positions, such as gun rights and the pro-life movement, or Christianity.[3] One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes religious values, and God.[4] [5] During the episode aired June 27, 2007, Lewis Black favorably compared Conservapedia's "Homosexuality" article to Wikipedia's, calling it "way more interesting". In their coverage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, almost all of the guests have been liberal, such as former president Bill Clinton, wife of Barack Obama Michelle Obama and former leader of the liberal British Labour Party Tony Blair.
References
- ↑ IMDb - Awards for The Daily Show [1]
- ↑ http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/browseresults.jhtml?showId=934
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182