Jon Stewart is a political satirist that combines facts with a little bit of humor to make his case. He is also a standup comedian, so his timing and humor are very effective. He hosts The Daily Show on Comedy Central and his set looks similar to something right off of CNN or MSNBC. While his show is humorous and educational with current events, the show is still separate from real news channels. Yes, his voice is being heard, but can real change happen?
The format of The Daily Show features interviews with various celebrities from different backgrounds, such as authors, actors, athletes, politicians, and other public figures. At the start of the show, he opens with a monologue where Jon talks about current events from that day or days prior. While there are real facts and commentary coming from Jon, there is always a slight twist to the news in order to get a laugh.
The show has a loyal following and has gained in popularity since the 2000 and 2004 elections. While it may not be the most reputable television program to watch in order to learn about political and social information, but there is still a lot you can learn from the show. Jon Stewart’s approach to daily news is almost a sarcastic demeanor. For some, this style might be easier to relate to than a boring news segment. Perhaps comical shows like The Daily Show can inform younger audiences, which will lead to more voting on election day.
Whether you get your news from CNN, Rush Limbaugh, Jon Stewart, or some other political commentator/news source, all that matters is you are getting informed. If you prefer to have a more straight-laced, traditional news fed to you, there’s an outlet for that. On the flip side, if you would rather have news with a slight humorous twist, then there is certainly an outlet for that as well. The most important thing is to stay interested in America’s politics so the best elected officials are in office.
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