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On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays, he's back in your ears with The Weekly Show -- a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with a range of special guests. From experts and advocates, to stakeholders and thought leaders, we discuss the challenges, changes, and ideas that are shaping our world.

Jon Stewart: From Comedy Club Comic to Voice of a Generation While most associate Jon Stewart with stand-up comedy, his gradual immersion into socio-political commentary left an indelible mark on millennials. His comedic instincts morphed into hard-hitting journalism, unafraid to challenge powerful figures head-on. Audiences embraced him as a satirical foil against a tumultuous backdrop, making him one of the most influential television personalities of the 2000s. This article traces his rise, mirroring the chaotic events unfolding during his career. Finding His Voice on the Stand-Up Stage ...

From Fake News Progenitor to Comedic Crusader: Tracing The Daily Show’s Pivotal Political Rise Under Jon Stewart Few television programs radically transformed mainstream satire’s potential to influence wider culture more profoundly than Comedy Central’s seminal The Daily Show trajectory spanning 25+ hallmark years. Originally devised attempting comedic infotainment dystopia during mid-90s, the small program eventually grew sharp teeth confronting real-world absurdities after charismatic Jon Stewart's arrival ominously timed aligned with game-changing political events unfolding viewers' ...