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Seen On TV: Who is Jon Stewart?

Brian Foisy October 6, 2021
Jon Stewart's illustrious career leaves the question of is he the best late-night host of the 21st century, or is he the best broadcast journalist of the 21st century?
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, aired its election special, “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020,” on Nov. 3. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late-night comedies humorously respond to election madness

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Television's late-night comedies host election specials and discuss election-related topics.
Jessica Williams, of the HBO show “Two Dope Queens.” PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams successfully adapt ‘2 Dope Queens’

Avery Carlisle February 5, 2018

The beauty of a podcast is that it envelopes the listener in a conversation. No one understands this as well as Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, the hosts of WNYC’s “2 Dope Queens.” Their...

BERMAN: "Hamilton" incident proves sensationalism is alive and well

BERMAN: “Hamilton” incident proves sensationalism is alive and well

Max Berman November 29, 2016

A little over a week ago, my Facebook feed was filled to the brim with posts about Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s viewing of the Broadway show “Hamilton: An American Musical” and the ensuing Donald...

Roy Wood Jr., Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Trevor Noah, Jessica Williams and Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show." PHOTO COURTESY GAVIN BOND

INTERVIEW: Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj of “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” talk 2016 election

Emma Parkinson November 8, 2016

Through his reporting and critical eye in the political world from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart crafted a credible and popular program for Comedy Central, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Upon his departure...

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

Will Tentindo October 4, 2016

Americans have an increasingly diverse selection from where they can get their news, and most are turning away from established outlets to look at multiple alternative sources. Cable news remains the...

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BERMAN: Sean Hannity is Trump’s biggest fan

Max Berman September 12, 2016

Throughout this mind-boggling, scream-inducing and hair-pulling election, much of the blame for Trump’s success in securing the Republican nomination has been attributed to the mainstream media. The...

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28:  Trevor Noah hosts Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" premiere on September 28, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)

REVIEW: Trevor Noah debuts as earnest, awkward on “The Daily Show”

Fred Schillinger October 2, 2015

“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” premiered Monday on Comedy Central, marking Noah’s first appearance as the replacement for the beloved Jon Stewart, and while Noah made an admirable first attempt...

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

NGAI: Women Denied the Chance to Stay Up Late

Robin Ngai April 7, 2015

Back in high school when I had a cable subscription, I would watch late night shows almost nightly. In particular, I watched a lot of Conan O’Brien because I enjoyed his sense of humor and that crazy...

Gael García Bernal plays journalist Maziar Bahari, who worked during the 2009 Iranian presidential election riots, in "Rosewater," released Friday. PHOTO COURTESY OF OPEN ROAD FILMS

INTERVIEW: Journalist Maziar Bahari tells ‘universal truth’ of experience in Iranian prison in ‘Rosewater’

Hannah Landers November 17, 2014

Sporting a light grey pullover and a sensible pair of square-framed glasses, Maziar Bahari looks a lot like a dad. And while Bahari is a father, he is perhaps better known as the Iranian-born journalist...

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