Topic: The Daily Show

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Obama on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart: heavy on issues, hold the comedy

'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart grilled President Obama on his campaign promises in a remarkably somber 23 minutes for the comedy program Wednesday night.

President Obama appears on Daily Show, defends policies

President Obama appeared on the Daily Show Wednesday, but was more serious than his last appearance on the show. The President interwove a few light moments with a defense of his policies, ending by urging young people to vote next Tuesday.

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Obama on 'Daily Show': Will Jon Stewart make fun of him?

President Obama is appearing on 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' because that's where the young voters are, the White House says. The appearance is Wednesday night.

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The 'Rally to Restore Sanity' is coming! Send in the wonks.

Jon Stewart is filming his 'Daily Show' in Washington ahead of this weekend's 'Rally to Restore Sanity.' His guest list – and his questions – give the appearance that he's being soft on Democrats.

Why Africa's young thinkers are headed to prestigious US colleges

One academy is helping talented young Africans go to colleges like Harvard with the hope that the students will return to help drive Africa’s political and economic development.

Will the Beck and Colbert-Stewart rallies rock the vote?

From Glenn Beck to Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, talk show hosts are encouraging their fans to get involved. But will they spark longer-term political activism?

Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' goes global, sparking events all the way to Mt. Everest

Kittie Brown's gathering in Paris will be one among more than 800 happening in 67 countries as Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity' gains global appeal.

Bestselling books the week of 10/21/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

The Juan Williams treatment: five other ousted media personalities

As NPR's Juan Williams learned when he was fired Thursday for comments that were taken to be anti-Muslim, the axe is swift to fall when media personalities speak out on controversial topics. Here is his story and those of five others recently ousted for voicing unpopular views.

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Colbert-Stewart rally: Bigger than a tea party?

People who can't make it to Washington for the Jon Stewart-Stephen Colbert 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear' Oct. 30 are holding 'meet-ups.' By one measure, the rally might spawn more local events than the tea party movement has.

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'The Daily Show,' Rolling Stone, and MTV: Obama's youth vote push

President Obama isn't trying to make Stephen Colbert jealous by appearing on 'The Daily Show' five days before the midterm elections – he's trying to fire up young voters.

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Why Oprah Winfrey is sending Jon Stewart fans to his rally

Oprah Winfrey is paying for a Jon Stewart audience to attend his rally in Washington on Oct. 30. Is this more than a classic Oprah moment?

Oprah Winfrey sending 'Daily Show' audience to DC

Oprah Winfrey surprised audience members at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on Thursday by saying she's sending them to Washington, D.C. this month.

Bestselling books the week of Oct. 14, 2010, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

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Christine O'Donnell, Sharron Angle: Any GOP candidate can win in November, says Jon Stewart

Christine O'Donnell, and her "I'm not a witch" campaign, is doing so well that it indicates Republicans can do no wrong with American voters, according to Stewart.

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President Obama's week of wooing younger Democrats

All week President Obama has been trying to reenergize the youth vote for the Democrats. Comedians Jon Stewart and David Letterman had some suggestions for President Obama as he works to combat the Democrats' apathy.

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Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly bond over campaign corruption

Jon Stewart had Bill O'Reilly on The Daily Show Monday night to promote "Pinheads and Patriots," O'Reilly's new book. But don't expect O'Reilly to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity.

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GOP's Pledge to America has lots of new ideas, or does it?

On The Daily Show Thursday, comedian Jon Stewart examines the Pledge to America and experiences déjà vu.

Rally to Restore Sanity: Bigger than Glenn Beck's rally?

Rally to Restore Sanity's Facebook page shows that more than 145,000 people say they will attend the Oct. 30 rally hosted by Jon Stewart.

Earth (The Book)

On TV, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show staff are a riot. But in this book – not so much.

The Daily Show is listening to King Abdullah. Is anyone else?

On the Daily Show tonight, Jon Stewart is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah. Abdullah gets full points for hipness, but restoring his country's influence is another matter.

Christine O'Donnell and Sarah Palin: Top 5 comedic comparisons

What do Christine O'Donnell and Sarah Palin have in common? Here is a list of the top five ways the two compare.

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Stephen Colbert-Jon Stewart rally: Might TV duo affect Election 2010?

If the Jon Stewart rally set for Oct. 30 on the National Mall – 'opposed' by Stephen Colbert's rally – sticks with comedy, young voters might perk up for Election 2010, political scientists say.