“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart played the role of myth buster on Monday night as he compared what Donald Trump’s supporters claim to love about him to what the former president has actually said and done. Trump supporters, he noted, claim Vice President Kamala Harris hasn’t offered specifics on her policy proposals. So he broke … Read more
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, in a special live episode following the presidential debate between former U.S. president Donald Trump and Vice-President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, was left incredulous. “What the f— just happened?” he exclaimed. The perplexed late-night host mocked Trump’s comments, which he presented without any evidence, about immigrants eating pets … Read more
“Oooh, so boring, I forgot what a daredevil like you is. I forgot that your life is a never ending joy ride of talking to Brit Hume in between catheter ads on Fox,” quipped Stewart during a live, post-DNC episode in Chicago. Stewart noted that even the conservative network “had to acknowledge” the convention was … Read more
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago concluded Thursday night after four days of musical performances, galvanizing speeches and raucous crowds — and not a single moment of stage time for Palestinian critics of Israel’s U.S.-backed war in Gaza. For Jon Stewart at “The Daily Show,” that dispiriting fact made for brutally honest comedy. “They had … Read more
Jon Stewart isn’t going to let Donald Trump take back the terrible things he’s said about the Obama family over the years. During Thursday’s episode of his podcast, “The Weekly Show,” Stewart praised former first lady Michelle Obama’s barn burner at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, noting how much ugliness she and her … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As political discourse reaches an all-time high this fall, Slice brings audiences the most trusted voices in political satire with The Daily Show. Beginning Monday, September 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning late-night staple will continue to expand and build on its legacy … Read more
“I’m gonna help you out,” he offered on Monday night as he tried to give the former president some pointers on how to focus on the issues. But he didn’t get very far, showing clip after clip of Trump bragging about his crowd size. “OK, OK, that’s one of those mom-and-pop issues for the single-issue … Read more
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg earned wild applause from “The Daily Show” audience with his response to a quote from GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance. Vance has “systematically insulted so many people,” Buttigieg, who is reportedly being considered as Kamala Harris’ running mate, said during a lengthy interview with host Jon Stewart that aired on … Read more
“I do understand that they’re upset, it makes sense,” he said on Monday night. “So how about we do this: Out of fairness ― I’m a fair person ― you can replace your old guy, too.” One line of attack Trump and his allies have used is that Harris is reportedly a difficult boss, leading … Read more
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, broadcasting live after Thursday night’s first general 2024 election debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, joined the chorus of those pillorying the incumbent over his performance. “Need to call a real estate agent in New Zealand,” Stewart, who recently typically only hosts the Comedy Central … Read more
