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== Jon Stewart on ''The Daily Show'' == | == Jon Stewart on ''The Daily Show'' == | ||
| − | Jon Stewart, a [[liberal]], is currently the host of ''The Daily Show''. In the past he often satirized [[George W. Bush]], the war in [[Iraq War|Iraq]], [[United States Congress|Congress]], and [[United States]] foreign policy.<ref>[http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/ Jon Stewart Mocks Bush’s Claims on Diplomacy], July 11, 2006.</ref> Stewart will display video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which [[Republican]] and other [[Conservative]] [[politicians]] are made to look silly, using clips which are often edited or taken out of context so that they appear to be contradicting themselves. The sound bites of clips are typically created to show [[United States Senate|Senate]] speeches appear ridiculous. However, due to Jon Stewart's political values, he has typically provided an easy ride to President [[Obama]] and most other [[liberal|liberal's]]. | + | Jon Stewart, a [[liberal]], is currently the host of ''The Daily Show''. In the past he often satirized [[conservative]] [[George W. Bush]], the war in [[Iraq War|Iraq]], [[United States Congress|Congress]], and [[United States]] foreign policy.<ref>[http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/ Jon Stewart Mocks Bush’s Claims on Diplomacy], July 11, 2006.</ref> Stewart will display video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which [[Republican]] and other [[Conservative]] [[politicians]] are made to look silly, using clips which are often edited or taken out of context so that they appear to be contradicting themselves. The sound bites of clips are typically created to show [[United States Senate|Senate]] speeches appear ridiculous. However, due to Jon Stewart's liberal political values, he has typically provided an easy ride to liberal President [[Obama]] and most other [[liberal|liberal's]]. |
| − | Jon's interviews have ranged from semi-serious policy discussions, with [[Barack Obama]] and [[John Kerry]], to comedic conversations with comedians like [[Don Rickles]] and [[Steve Martin]], to verbal "smack-downs" of those in the media such as [[Jim Cramer]] and [[Chris Matthews]].<ref>''Comedy Central''. [http://blog.indecisionforever.com/2009/03/10/cnbcs-jim-cramer-responds-to-jon-stewarts-response-to-cnbcs-jim-cramer/ CNBC's Jim Cramer Responds to Jon Stewart's Response to CNBC's Jim Cramer], March 10, 2009.</ref> Stewart occasionally analyzes upcoming or newly released [[books]] with their respective [[author|authors]].<ref name=aboutdailyshow/> | + | Jon's interviews have ranged from semi-serious policy discussions, with [[liberal]] [[Barack Obama]] and [[liberal]] [[John Kerry]], to comedic conversations with comedians like [[liberal]] [[Don Rickles]] and [[liberal]] [[Steve Martin]], to verbal "smack-downs" of those in the media such as [[Jim Cramer]] and [[liberal]] [[Chris Matthews]].<ref>''Comedy Central''. [http://blog.indecisionforever.com/2009/03/10/cnbcs-jim-cramer-responds-to-jon-stewarts-response-to-cnbcs-jim-cramer/ CNBC's Jim Cramer Responds to Jon Stewart's Response to CNBC's Jim Cramer], March 10, 2009.</ref> Stewart occasionally analyzes upcoming or newly released [[books]] with their respective [[author|authors]].<ref name=aboutdailyshow/> |
== Audience == | == Audience == | ||
| − | ''The Daily Show'' is known for catering to an audience of [[public school]] teenagers, more than 60% of whom, a study of one school district found, watch television for over three hours a day.<ref>[http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/01/memphis-youth-make-progress-on-risky-behavior/ Memphis youth make progress on risky behavior], December 1, 2008.</ref> The article states that, "Nearly half of high school students say they also get news and information from entertainment programs like ''The Daily Show'' and others at least once a week."<ref>[http://www.knightfoundation.org/news/press_room/knight_press_releases/detail.dot?id=136169 Teens Tune In to News on the Internet], September 22, 2006.</ref> | + | ''The Daily Show'' is known for catering to an audience of liberal [[public school]] teenagers, more than 60% of whom, a study of one school district found, watch television for over three hours a day.<ref>[http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/dec/01/memphis-youth-make-progress-on-risky-behavior/ Memphis youth make progress on risky behavior], December 1, 2008.</ref> The article states that, "Nearly half of high school students say they also get news and information from entertainment programs like ''The Daily Show'' and others at least once a week."<ref>[http://www.knightfoundation.org/news/press_room/knight_press_releases/detail.dot?id=136169 Teens Tune In to News on the Internet], September 22, 2006.</ref> |
== Correspondents == | == 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 [[mockery|mocking]] [[Republicans]], but now makes fun of [[Democrats]], as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans [[conservative]] positions, such as the [[Second Amendment|Right to Bear Arms]] and the Pro-Life Movement, or [[Christianity]].<ref> Ada Calhoun. [http://news.aol.com/newsbloggers/2008/08/28/daily-show-billboard-mocks-republicans/ 'Daily Show' Billboard Mocks Republicans], August 28, 2008.</ref> One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes [[religious]] values while mocking [[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]] compared Conservapedia's "[[Homosexuality]]" article to [[Wikipedia]]'s, sarcastically describing it as "way more interesting," mainly because Conservapedia's article described it far more graphically. In their coverage of the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008|2008 U.S. presidential election]], most of the guests have been liberal, such as former president [[Bill Clinton]], first lady [[Michelle Obama]] and former [[British]] [[Prime Minister]] [[Tony Blair]]. | + | 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]] [[conservative]] [[Republicans]], but now makes fun of [[liberal]] [[Democrats]], as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans [[conservative]] positions, such as the [[Second Amendment|Right to Bear Arms]] and the Pro-Life Movement, or [[Christianity]].<ref> Ada Calhoun. [http://news.aol.com/newsbloggers/2008/08/28/daily-show-billboard-mocks-republicans/ 'Daily Show' Billboard Mocks Republicans], August 28, 2008.</ref> One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes [[religious]] values while mocking [[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]] compared Conservapedia's "[[Homosexuality]]" article to [[liberal]] [[Wikipedia]]'s, sarcastically describing it as "way more interesting," mainly because [[conservative]] Conservapedia's article described it far more graphically. In their coverage of the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008|2008 U.S. presidential election]], most of the guests have been liberal, such as former president [[liberal]] [[Bill Clinton]], first lady [[liberal]] [[Michelle Obama]] and former [[liberal]] [[British]] [[Prime Minister]] [[Tony Blair]]. |
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 04:10, December 8, 2009
The Daily Show purports to be a satirical program that airs on cable network Comedy Central. The show's news team presents, "news like you've never seen it before -- unburdened by objectivity, journalistic integrity or even accuracy."[1] The Daily Show was created by Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg in 1996, hosted by Craig Kilborn until 1999 when Jon Stewart took over the anchor's chair.[1] Liberals have recognized the leftist slant of the show by giving it a Peabody Award and nine Emmys.[2][1]
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart, a liberal, is currently the host of The Daily Show. In the past he often satirized conservative George W. Bush, the war in Iraq, Congress, and United States foreign policy.[3] Stewart will display video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which Republican and other Conservative politicians are made to look silly, using clips which are often edited or taken out of context so that they appear to be contradicting themselves. The sound bites of clips are typically created to show Senate speeches appear ridiculous. However, due to Jon Stewart's liberal political values, he has typically provided an easy ride to liberal President Obama and most other liberal's.
Jon's interviews have ranged from semi-serious policy discussions, with liberal Barack Obama and liberal John Kerry, to comedic conversations with comedians like liberal Don Rickles and liberal Steve Martin, to verbal "smack-downs" of those in the media such as Jim Cramer and liberal Chris Matthews.[4] Stewart occasionally analyzes upcoming or newly released books with their respective authors.[1]
Audience
The Daily Show is known for catering to an audience of liberal public school teenagers, more than 60% of whom, a study of one school district found, watch television for over three hours a day.[5] The article states that, "Nearly half of high school students say they also get news and information from entertainment programs like The Daily Show and others at least once a week."[6]
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 conservative Republicans, but now makes fun of liberal Democrats, as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans conservative positions, such as the Right to Bear Arms and the Pro-Life Movement, or Christianity.[7] One segment in particular, "This Week In God", satirizes religious values while mocking God.[8][9] During the episode aired June 27, 2007, Lewis Black compared Conservapedia's "Homosexuality" article to liberal Wikipedia's, sarcastically describing it as "way more interesting," mainly because conservative Conservapedia's article described it far more graphically. In their coverage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, most of the guests have been liberal, such as former president liberal Bill Clinton, first lady liberal Michelle Obama and former liberal British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Comedy Central's The Daily Show. About the show
- ↑ IMDb - Awards for The Daily Show [1]
- ↑ Jon Stewart Mocks Bush’s Claims on Diplomacy, July 11, 2006.
- ↑ Comedy Central. CNBC's Jim Cramer Responds to Jon Stewart's Response to CNBC's Jim Cramer, March 10, 2009.
- ↑ Memphis youth make progress on risky behavior, December 1, 2008.
- ↑ Teens Tune In to News on the Internet, September 22, 2006.
- ↑ Ada Calhoun. 'Daily Show' Billboard Mocks Republicans, August 28, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182
