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Jon Stewart’s Lesson: Fact-Based Political Critique

An essay for Honors 302: Entertainment, Comedy, & Politics: it critiques the stated objectivity of the news media, and assesses the value provided by Jon Stewart’s subjective interview style. Written 5 Oct. 2011. Jon Stewart, of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, critically engages guests in a style, which contrasts the purportedly objective interviews hosted by … Continue reading →