The Daily Show: Ears Edition Lehman, Merrill, and AIG, Oh My! Jon Covers the Financial Crisis | TDS Time Machine
Sep 16, 2023
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, discusses the 2008 financial crisis, including the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the buyout of Merrill Lynch, and the role of AIG. He also covers spin from the presidential campaign trail, offers obscure animal facts with Ricky Gervais, and shares random and humorous information.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Financial Crisis Unfolds: Bankruptcies, Buyouts, and Market Turmoil
02:55 • 6min
Discussion on the Financial Crisis and Fixing the Economy
08:38 • 4min
Fixing the Economy, Generic Offs, and Contradictory Statements on the Financial Crisis
12:51 • 3min
Senator McCain's Retraction Chamber, Brainwashing, and Advertisements
15:36 • 3min
Random Facts and Humor
18:59 • 4min
Random Facts, Movie Mention, and Promotional Announcement
22:58 • 3min