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Coverage dated April 23, 2022 to April 24, 2022

Jon Stewart to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Headline from Voice of America

A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as the comedian, talk show host and political influencer receives the lifetime achievement award

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  1. Voice of America

    Jon Stewart to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    A host of celebrities and comedy royalty will gather Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as the comedian, talk show host and political influencer receives the lifetime achievement award

  2. WUSA9

    Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for American humor at Kennedy Center (opens WUSA9)

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    Stewart, the 23rd recipient of the prize, will be honored by testimonials and skits from fellow comedians and previous Mark Twain recipients.

  3. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Jon Stewart says the 'fragility of leaders' is the real threat to humor (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Jon Stewart is honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. The former host of The Daily Show was praised for revitalizing political satire and for his activism.

  4. The Times of Israel

    Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    The veteran comic became a cultural and political force hosting 'Daily Show,' training a satirical eye on both politics and increasingly polarized national media

  5. Breitbart News

    Jon Stewart Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart joined the ranks of Dave Chappelle on Sunday when he received the Mark Twain Prize.

  6. Washington Times

    Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for American humor (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A host of celebrities and comedy royalty gathered Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor.

  7. Newsweek

    Jon Stewart's 5 best jokes from his Mark Twain acceptance speech (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Jon Stewart gave a speech at the Kennedy Center as he became the 23rd recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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