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| − | The correspondents on the show are | + | The correspondents on the show are usually [[liberal]], and do different "news stories".{{fact}} These segments are usually aimed at making [[conservative]] positions (such as gun rights, [[pro-life]], or [[Christianity]]) seem foolish. One segment in particular, "This Week In God" directly mocks [[Christian]] values, and the true living [[God]].{{fact}} |
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The Daily Show is an infotainment program that airs on Comedy Central. It has won multiple awards, and is known for its decidedly liberal tone.[Citation Needed]
Early Years
The show was originally hosted by Craig Kilborn, but in 1998 Jon Stewart replaced Kilborn.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Stewart is best known as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often attacks the President and the war in Iraq. Stewart often distorts video clips, sound bites, and news stories in order to make Republicans look silly, and Democrats look good.[Citation Needed]
Correspondents
The correspondents on the show are usually liberal, and do different "news stories".[Citation Needed] These segments are usually aimed at making conservative positions (such as gun rights, pro-life, or Christianity) seem foolish. One segment in particular, "This Week In God" directly mocks Christian values, and the true living God.[Citation Needed]
