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Americano: will Jon Stewart still be funny?

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The Humor and Political Purpose of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

In this chapter, they discuss the humor and political purpose of the Daily Show hosted by Jon Stewart. They mention how Stewart targeted cynical people, like Roger Ailes, rather than mocking the proletariat. They also talk about how the show became more political over time and how the media ecosystem changed as a result.

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