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Article: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Indecision 2004: Comedy Central.(Peabody Awards)(Brief Article)
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- Broadcasting & Cable
- Article date:
- May 16, 2005
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Through the momentous weeks of the 2004 Presidential Campaigns, Jon Stewart and cohorts provided the kind of cathartic satire that deflates pomposity on an equal opportunity basis. Somehow this sharp commentary made the real issues more important than ever. Much has been made of the fact that growing numbers of viewers, old as well as young, turn to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for "news." Mr. Stewart, however, repeatedly reminds those viewers that his program is "fake news." Nevertheless, the program applies its satirical, sometimes caustic perspective on the issues of the day, on those engaged with the issues, and on the everyday experiences that will be affected by ...