Jon Stewart

The Daily Show Sums Up Murdoch News of the World Scandal

Stevie Converse — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:03:33 -0400

Full article: Media Bistro
The Daily Show's John Oliver does a tremendous job summing up just how big a story the implosion of the Rupert Murdoch-owned News of the World is in his home country: "Do you know how hard it is to disgrace a British tabloid?"

Colbert-Stewart Rally Raises Question: Where Is Journalism Headed?

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:22:52 -0400

Full article: Christian Science Monitor
Gloria Goodale
If you thought the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" coming up on Oct. 30 in Washington was just a date for some good laughs and maybe hot entertainment, think again. It is also shaping up as yet another event in the ongoing dialogue about where journalism is headed in the brave world of new media -- where points of view are welcome, but facts, fairness and independence are still very much needed.

'Daily Show' Producers, Writers Say They're Serious about Media Criticism

Stevie Converse — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:56:49 -0500

Full article: Poynter Institute
Mallary Jean Tenore
While its touts itself as a comedy show first and foremost, The Daily Show is also an unabashed media critic and ombudsman of sorts that exposes journalists' wrongdoings and shortcomings.

Daily Show Producers, Writers Say They're Serious about Media Criticism

Stevie Converse — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:40:48 -0500

Full article: Poynter Institute
Mallory Jean Tenore
While its touts itself as a comedy show first and foremost, The Daily Show is also an unabashed media critic and ombudsman of sorts that exposes journalists' wrongdoings and shortcomings.

Jon Stewart Is America's Most Trusted Newsman

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:51:46 -0400

Full article: Huffington Post
Jason Linkins
In a result that he will probably accept as downright apocalyptic for America, the Daily Show's Jon Stewart has been selected, in an online poll conducted by Time Magazine, as America's most trusted newscaster, post-Cronkite. Brian Williams drew the second largest percentage of votes.

The News ... Brought to You by Starbucks?

mthompson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:33:15 -0400

MSNBC's Morning Joe is now officially sponsored by Starbucks after a reported $10 million deal. Jon Stewart explores whether it's an utter abrogation of journalistic standards — or all just a big joke ...

Debate Emerges over Media's Role in Financial Meltdown

Stevie Converse — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:39:52 -0400

Full article: PBS.org
Comedian and "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart held a high-profile sparring match with CNBC's Jim Cramer over the cable network's coverage in the lead-up to the Wall Street meltdown. A panel of business writers weighs the media's role in the economic crisis.

Jon Stewart Creams Jim Cramer on The Daily Show

Stevie Converse — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:44:12 -0400

Full article: Crooks and Liars
John Amato
Comedy show host Jon Stewart took CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer to task, saying, "I understand that you want to make finance entertaining, but it's not a [bleeping] game." Stewart said that, instead of reporting on what they actually knew, the "Fast Money" crowd cashed in our long-term investments -- and CNBC was complicit in the entire Wall Street gambit.

Stewart Hammers Cramer on The Daily Show

Stevie Converse — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:32:12 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Jake Coyle
Comedy TV host Jon Stewart hammered Jim Cramer and his network, CNBC, in their anticipated face-off on "The Daily Show," and repeatedly chastised the "Mad Money" host for putting entertainment above journalism.

Jim Cramer Is Firing Back at Jon Stewart in Fight That's Bigger than Them

Stevie Converse — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:05:34 -0400

Full article: Chicago Tribune
Matea Gold
There is a full-blown media feud going on between comedian Jon Stewart and stock analyst Jim Cramer, spawned by the ongoing economic crisis. The tussle reflects a larger debate raging about whether the media did an adequate job covering the lead-up to the recession.