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Jon Stewart roasts Biden and Trump in return as ‘Daily Show’ host

Headline from Anchorage Daily News, from the development of Feb 13, 2024

Newest development Feb 14, 2024 · 4 reportsJon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Return Earns Highest Ratings In Nearly Six Years

Stewart returned to his old seat on Monday evening after a nearly nine-year hiatus, resuming his role as the late night show’s host just in time for the 2024 presidential election.

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  1. Jon Stewart Says ‘Daily Show’ Return Was Prompted by Wanting to Have a “Place to Unload Thoughts” Ahead of 2024 Election

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

  2. Names this update

    Jon Stewart roasts Biden and Trump in return as ‘Daily Show’ host

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  3. Newest

    Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Return Earns Highest Ratings In Nearly Six Years

    Headline from Forbes ·

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51 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jon Stewart Says ‘Daily Show’ Return Was Prompted by Wanting to Have a “Place to Unload Thoughts” Ahead of 2024 Election (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Jon Stewart talks about why he's returning as 'Daily Show' host ahead of the 2024 election, leaving Apple TV and TikTok, social media news changes.

  2. CNN

    Why Jon Stewart’s return to ‘The Daily Show’ makes sense all around (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Reactions to Jon Stewart returning to “The Daily Show” after more than eight years – hosting one day a week and overseeing the rest – were decidedly mixed. While some embraced the news with enthusiasm, others, including writers in Time and the Huffington Post, saw it as a step back, even “regressive…

  3. Rolling Stone

    Is Jon Stewart Still the Right Person to Host 'The Daily Show?' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The comedy vet makes his return to the desk he left in 2015 this evening, but his “both sides are equally bad” approach may not translate to 2024.

  4. Deadline

    Jon Stewart Reveals Why He Wanted To Return To ‘The Daily Show’ (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Ahead of his return to The Daily Show tonight, Jon Stewart has revealed why he’s getting back behind his old desk.

  5. Breitbart News

    Jon Stewart Under Fire from Left-Leaning ‘Daily Show’ Viewers After Saying Biden Can’t Recall ‘Very Basic Things’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Jon Stewart kicked off his nine-year hiatus from "The Daily Show " on Monday, noting that "the big news" over the weekend was the damning information in "the Special Counsel report on Joe Biden's handling of classified information."

  6. Variety

    Jon Stewart’s Return Boosts ‘The Daily Show’ to 1.9 Million Viewers, Biggest Episode Since 2018 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' brought in 1.9 million viewers on Monday night.

  7. PoliticusUSA

    Jon Stewart Triumphantly Returns To The Daily Show (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show and delivered several instant hits while talking about the ages of Biden and Trump.

  8. Wyoming Public Media

    Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return is so smooth, it's like he never left (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Stewart eased back into the host's chair Monday night without missing a beat, firing off jokes with a familiar style that felt like he had left just a few weeks ago, rather than in 2015.

  9. Anchorage Daily News

    Jon Stewart roasts Biden and Trump in return as ‘Daily Show’ host (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Stewart returned to his old seat on Monday evening after a nearly nine-year hiatus, resuming his role as the late night show’s host just in time for the 2024 presidential election.

  10. NBC 6 South Florida

    Jon Stewart takes on Biden and Trump's age in ‘Daily Show' return following 9-year hiatus (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Jon Stewart, in his first time hosting "The Daily Show" since 2015, took on the 2024 election and the age of both former President Donald Trump and President...

  11. CNN

    Opinion: Jon Stewart’s brilliant return (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Jon Stewart’s return to “The Daily Show” was full of high energy, big-fisted punches of comedy and satire and no shelter for presidential candidates of either party, writes Bill Carter.

  12. New York Post

    Jon Stewart ‘totally pissed off’ left-leaning viewers in ‘Daily Show’ return for questioning Biden’s mental fitness (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Jon Stewart's return to "The Daily Show" sparked outrage from viewers for questioning the mental fitness of the 2024 presidential frontrunners, Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  13. Portland Press Herald

    Jon Stewart returns to ‘The Daily Show’ with his trademark zeal and wit (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    A lot has changed since Stewart left his post, including national levels of political vitriol and the role of the media in making or breaking candidates.

  14. The Daily Dot

    Jon Stewart's big return to The Daily Show outraged his most loyal viewers—by calling out Biden's age (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Comedian Jon Stewart left Democrats outraged after bringing up President Joe Biden's age during his Daily Show return.

  15. Rolling Stone

    Jon Stewart Skewers Biden and Trump in Scathing 'Daily Show' Return (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Jon Stewart returned to the Daily Show on Monday with the opening line: “Now, where was I?” and proceeded to criticize both Joe Biden and Donald Trump

  16. Time

    Jon Stewart Could Reinvigorate 'The Daily Show'—If the Material Can Live Up to His Delivery (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Stewart nailed his performance of Biden-Trump material that could feel a bit stale despite clever quips and self-aware asides.

  17. CNN

    Jon Stewart marks ‘The Daily Show’ return (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Jon Stewart took in an extended ovation from the studio audience as he returned to “The Daily Show” after more than eight years away.

  18. Los Angeles Times

    Jon Stewart returned to 'The Daily Show' with his trademark zeal and wit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    After stepping down as host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" in 2015, Jon Stewart returned to the stage Monday to a roaring applause, and with questions about Biden and Trump's age.

  19. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Jon Stewart returns to his old ‘Daily Show’ seat (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Stewart has said that the lack of a comedic outlet for his observations as the presidential campaign unfolded largely drove his decision to reprise his most memorable role.

  20. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jon Stewart Rips Trump AND Biden in ‘Daily Show’ Return: “Similarly Challenged” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    John Stewart returned as host of 'The Daily Show' on Monday, where he argued Trump and Biden are too old and similarly challenged.

  21. The Hollywood Reporter

    Critic’s Notebook: Jon Stewart Returned to ‘The Daily Show’ Like No Time Had Past. Is That a Good Thing? (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Kicking off nine months of pre-election Mondays, Jon Stewart returned to 'The Daily Show' and made familiar jokes about Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

  22. Deadline

    Jon Stewart’s Return To ‘The Daily Show’ Scores Big Ratings For Comedy Central (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Jon Stewart scored big numbers for his return to The Daily Show. Stewart’s return to the late-night show scored the most-watched episode of the Comedy Central show for in five years. It brought in 930,000 viewers to Comedy Central, making it the most-watched episode since 2018.

  23. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Review: Jon Stewart makes a triumphant return to 'The Daily Show' (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The comic still is on his A-game when it comes to throwing punches at politicians.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Jon Stewart jokes about Biden and Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Comedian and late-night host Jon Stewart poked fun at the ages of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, nicknaming the 2024 presidential election the "Indecision 2024 Antiques Show."

  25. NBC News

    In self-deprecating return to ‘The Daily Show’, Jon Stewart beats his critics to the punch (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' saw him poke fun at himself while also criticizing the expected rematch between President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump.

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