Topic: The Daily Show

'Colbert Report' off air; network offers no explanation

An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.

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Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. What if Jon Stewart won't give it to him?

Now that he is no longer running for president of the United States of South Carolina, Stephen Colbert wants his super PAC back. But John Stewart seems to have no plans to return the cash.

Opinion: State of the Union address: best and worst in history

The State of the Union address is a big moment for a president, but not usually a memorable one for the public. Americans are more likely to remember Gabrielle Giffords at tonight's speech than anything Obama says. Still, the speech has had its high points, and low ones.

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Why is Stephen Colbert's former super PAC attacking him?

Colbert goes negative on Colbert. Stephen Colbert's former super PAC has just released an ad that appears to bite the hand that used to feed it, asking, 'Why is the T in his name silent?'

Stephen Colbert for president of South Carolina?

Stephen Colbert already has 5 percent of the South Carolina vote, says one poll. Stephen Colbert transferred control of his super PAC to comedian Jon Stewart. The move legally allows Colbert to enter the South Carolina GOP primary race.

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Is Ron Paul getting too much media attention?

Appearances by Ron Paul over the past several days in New Hampshire have been jammed, to the point where one crucial stop degenerated into chaos.

Mugabe grilled in South African chicken ad

A satirical ad by Nando's Chicken poked fun at Zimbabwe President Mugabe. His supporters were not amused.

Mark Twain and 29 other great pseudonyms

Wednesday's special Google doodle wished a happy birthday to Mark Twain. The American writer was born 176 years ago. Well, Twain wasn't born then. A fellow named Samuel Clemens was. The pen name "Mark Twain" came many years later.

Twain stands among many great pseudonyms. Some are obviously fake – Vin Diesel and Sting. But others might surprise you – John Wayne and Alan Alda. Here are 30 of the best from books, movies, TV, and music.

10 terrific pieces of advice – from celebrities to their teenage selves

From "Dear Me," edited by Joseph Galliano, stars write letters to themselves at age 16

Hank Williams Jr.: His latest song slams Fox News and ESPN

Hank Williams Jr., in a new song, says Fox twisted his words. Last week, ESPN fired Hank Williams Jr. for likening Obama to Hitler.

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Jon Stewart to Ron Paul: Can't you just be a typical Washington politician?

Jon Stewart urged Ron Paul to become a typical Washington politician during last night’s “Daily Show,” telling the presidential hopeful to flip-flop on more issues. Or gain weight to look more like Gov. Chris Christie.

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Ron Paul is on the 'Daily Show' tonight. Will he say something inflammatory?

In past appearances on the 'Daily Show,' Ron Paul has made comments to Jon Stewart that would have gotten other candidates in trouble. Will he push the boundaries again tonight?

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Jon Stewart is hosting Ron Paul. What will he ask him?

Jon Stewart has said Ron Paul hasn't been given his fair share of coverage by the media. On Monday he is hosting the GOP candidate on 'The Daily Show.' And there is lots to talk about.

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Why Jon Stewart can't stop talking about Ron Paul

In an interview in Rolling Stone magazine, comedian Jon Stewart holds up presidential hopeful Ron Paul as an example of something that’s unusual in US politics: consistency.

The Vote
Is Rick Perry a real front-runner, or the next Michele Bachmann?

Rick Perry took a beating at the CNN/Tea Party debate in Tampa, Fla., on Monday night. But is it enough to dethrone him as front-runner of the GOP primary race? Don't bet the ranch on it.

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Rick Perry: unelectable or GOP's best shot? Why public and pundits differ.

Polls show that the public thinks Rick Perry is the GOP presidential candidate with the best chance of beating President Obama. The punditry disagrees. Why the perception gap?

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Jon Stewart thinks Ron Paul should be America's 'idea guy'

'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart has a bit of a soft spot for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, which led him to suggest a new government post for Congressman Paul.

Chapter & Verse
Calvin Trillin remembers 9/11 differently from the rest of us

Calvin Trillin's beloved wife Alice died on Sept. 11, 2001 – in a strange but unrelated parallel to the terrorist attacks on the city that both the Trillins loved.

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Did Ron Paul's presidential bid just get a big boost from Jon Stewart?

Libertarian Ron Paul narrowly lost the Iowa straw poll to Michele Bachmann, yet has been cut out of media postmortems on the GOP's top tier. Does he deserve more coverage? Jon Stewart thinks so.

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Jon Stewart vs. Fox News, Day 2: Who's winning?

Jon Stewart and Chris Wallace traded barbs in a discussion about journalism on 'Fox News Sunday.' On Monday, the skirmish continued on 'The Daily Show.'

Obama loses a top economic adviser. In this economy, is that a good thing?

White House economist and longtime Obama adviser Austan Goolsbee says he's returning to academia. Considering Americans' views of the slow recovery, perhaps that helps the president.

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Jon Stewart-Bill O'Reilly confab Day 2: Is 'Daily Show' host turning Republican?

'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart appeared again with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly. He sounded unusually Republican, but he's not quite ready to vote for one of the GOP presidential candidates.